Hugo Chavez Says He'll Run Again, Despite Cancer

CARACAS, Venezuela — Even in death, Hugo Chavez’s orders are being followed. The man he anointed to succeed him, Vice President Nicolas Maduro, will continue to run Venezuela as interim president and be the governing socialists’ candidate in an election to be called within 30 days. Foreign Minister Elias Jaua confirmed that Tuesday, just hours after Maduro, tears running down his face, announced the death of Chavez, the larger-than-life former paratroop officer who had presided over Venezuela as virtually a one-man show for more than 14 years.

Venezuelan Vice President Nicolás Manduro says President Hugo Chavez has died, Reuters reports.

Today's press conference by Venezuelan Vice President Nicolás Manduro gave the impression that Hugo Chavez is on the brink of death.

Polls show that Venezuela’s presidential elections on Oct. 7 could be the closest in recent history.   A string of negative headlines, including a deadly explosion at a refinery, is leading some voters to question whether President Hugo Chavez and his Bolivarian revolution can effectively manage the oil-rich country.  

By Benzinga: By The ETF Professor After the close of U.S. markets Tuesday, Bloomberg reported Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will not be sworn in on Thursday January 10. The likely reason is his ailing health. Chavez has been in Cuba for several weeks recovering from a fourth procedure to treat cancer.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will travel to Brazil "in the upcoming days" to undergo treatment for cancer, Brazil's state-run news agency reported Friday.

CARACAS, Venezuela — Holding a Bible in her arms at the start of Holy Week, seamstress Maria Munoz waited patiently to visit the tomb of the man she considers another saviour of humanity.