BY EZEQUIEL MINAYA. CARACAS–In the latest effort to dispel rumors of the flagging health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, his government aired a video late Tuesday of the leader reportedly strolling in Cuba engaged in a lively conversation with mentor Fidel Castro.">BY EZEQUIEL MINAYA. CARACAS–In the latest effort to dispel rumors of the flagging health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, his government aired a video late Tuesday of the leader reportedly strolling in Cuba engaged in a lively conversation with mentor Fidel Castro.">

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Venezuela Counters Chávez Rumors With Video

BY EZEQUIEL MINAYA. CARACAS–In the latest effort to dispel rumors of the flagging health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, his government aired a video late Tuesday of the leader reportedly strolling in Cuba engaged in a lively conversation with mentor Fidel Castro.

The recorded meeting is the latest attempt by Venezuelan authorities to counter mounting speculation that the 56-year-old Mr. Chávez is suffering from a more serious condition than has been openly admitted. Theories of what ails the former tank commander have only multiplied during the weeks he has remained in Cuba.

Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/

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