VOICED: Chavez con cancer recurrente

Hugo Chávez left Caracas on February 24 for a second surgery in Havana, unaware of the medical news awaiting him. Venezuelan state TV later aired a message from Chávez confirming the removal of another, smaller cancerous tumor in Cuba. Despite undergoing radiotherapy, Chávez remained optimistic, as there were no signs of cancer spread or metastasis. After 13 years in power, the 57-year-old president aimed for re-election in the upcoming October elections, confident of victory, especially over his illness.

What was the purpose of Hugo Chávez's trip to Havana on February 24?

• To visit family

• To negotiate a trade deal

• To attend a political summit

• To undergo a second surgery

What did the doctors in Cuba remove from Chávez during his second surgery?

• A benign cyst

• A cancerous tumor

• An appendix

• A kidney stone

What treatment did Chávez undergo after his surgery?

• Surgery

• Radiotherapy

• Chemotherapy

• Immunotherapy

What was Chávez's outlook on his health after the surgery?

• Confident because of a new treatment

• Uncertain due to new symptoms

• Optimistic as there were no signs of cancer spreading

• Pessimistic due to metastasis

What was Chávez's goal in the upcoming national elections?

• To form a coalition government

• To support a new candidate

• To win re-election

• To retire from politics