Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez smiles in between his daughters, Rosa Virginia (R) and Maria while recovering from cancer surgery in Havana in this photograph released by the Ministry of Information on February 15, 2013.
Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life
Venezuela's vice president says President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life as he continues treatment for cancer.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro appeared on television Thursday to update the nation on Chavez's condition.
Hugo Chavez
Hugo Chavez
58 years old
Gained national attention in a failed 1992 coup
President since 1999
Ousted by a coup for two days in 2002
Started cancer treatment in 2011
Vocal critic of the U.S. and supporter of Cuba, Iran, Syria
The president entered a Caracas hospital 10 days ago after spending two months in Cuba. He missed his inauguration for a fourth term in January because of poor health.
A photograph of a smiling Chavez lying in a hospital bed with two daughters standing beside him was released two weeks ago. It is the only public image of Chavez since December.
The Venezuelan government has given little information on Chavez's illness or condition other than saying he has a cancer in his pelvis.
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Hugo Chavez Dead at 58
Venezuelan officials say President Hugo Chavez has died after a long struggle with cancer.
