Caracas, July 19 (ANI): An aide to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said he will run for re-election in 2012, despite his struggle with cancer.
Finance Minister Jorge Giordani's came as Chavez was in Cuba undergoing cancer treatment.There's no doubt he's going to be there in the 2012 elections, and afterward for many more years," the Telegraph quoted Giordani, as saying.
The 56-year-old Chavez, who has been in office over 12 years, has indicated he intends to continue with his re-election campaign next year, despite his illness.
He hasn't said what type of cancer has been diagnosed or specified where exactly it was located, saying only that it was in his pelvic region.
Chavez has said the chemotherapy is aimed at ensuring cancer cells don't reappear. He hasn't said how long the treatment is likely to last.
When asked how long Chavez could be away, Vice President Elias Jaua said 'that would depend on his treatment.' (ANI)
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