Questions Raised Over Chavez's Health

June 29 2011

Venezuela

Rumors have been swirling over the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

Chavez is believed to be recuperating in a Cuban hospital, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Chavez was hospitalized in Cuba on June 8 after suffering what was described as a pelvic abscess. He underwent an operation two days later. Venezuelan officials then said he would recuperate in Havana for a "few days," but he has not yet returned to Caracas.

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