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Chavez faces new cancer battle, another operation

By Ian James
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Chavez faces new cancer battle, another operation

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez flew to Cuba on Monday for a third cancer operation after designating the vice president as his political heir.

State television showed images of Chavez hugging Vice President Nicolas Maduro and other aides before boarding the presidential jet.

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