Rumors Fly In Venezuela Over Chavez’s Absence
After 18 days of presidential incommunicado, political tensions are mounting with rumors and speculation flying fast about the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

INCOMMUNICADO: The Venezuelan President has been incommunicado after he underwent surgery more than two weeks ago. Several competing, unofficial theories have surfaced as to the whereabouts and nature of the President's illness. Juan Barreto/Getty Images
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