Chavez to run in 2012 poll, says Venezuela minister

[The Northerner]

Source: BBC

The Venezuelan government says there is no doubt President Hugo Chavez will stand for re-election next year, despite the fact that he is undergoing further cancer treatment in Cuba.

Earlier President Chavez issued an upbeat message ahead of a second day of chemotherapy treatment, saying he would win his battle for life.

Mr Chavez first had surgery in Cuba to remove a tumour last month.

His ill health has caused political uncertainty in Venezuela.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-14195015

[bitchkitty]

1. Good news, thanks!

Something I already knew, but it's good to have it confirmed. :)

[fascisthunter]

2. Excellente!!!!