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.
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.
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
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.
Hugo Chavez Dead at 58