Has Pakistan Also Won Over Putin? What Russia's Changing Tells Us About South Asian Dynamics

There was a moment at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that probably didn't make headlines everywhere, but it should have. 

When an Indian journalist tried to paint the China-Pakistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as something Moscow should worry about, Russian President Vladimir Putin didn't exactly embrace the premise. 

His response was telling in its dismissiveness: "Pakistan is a large country, and it has multifaceted ties with different countries. They need to take into account cooperation with China, but everyone is developing relations with China."

On the surface, it might sound like a routine diplomatic non-answer. But anyone who watches Russia-South Asia relations closely knows something shifted here. The subtext was clear Moscow isn't losing sleep over India trying to make Pakistan's China ties into some sort of threat vector. Instead, Russia appears to be recalibrating its entire approach to the region, and Pakistan finds itself in an interestingly different position than where it stood even a few years ago.

United Nations: As A Punishment, Venezuela And Iran Lose UN Voting Rights

Iran and seven other states are behind with payments to the United Nations. As a punishment, they are no longer allowed to vote in the central UN advisory body.

Venezuela, Iran and six other countries have lost their voting rights in the United Nations because they are in arrears with their contributions.  

With immediate effect, Sudan, the island state of Antigua and Barbuda, the Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu have also lost their voting rights in the UN General Assembly, UN Secretary General António Guterres informed the body in a letter on Wednesday.

Venezuela Tension waiting to contest the result Capriles

Venezuela continues on Wednesday under stress on a day which is expected to opposition leader Henrique Capriles, contested the election results that gave the winner of the elections to the proclaimed president-elect Nicolas Maduro. Both Maduro as Capriles resort in the last hours social network Twitter to follow attributing blame and responsibility for the situation in the country. "I call on the people to isolate the fascists and violent they are, and the courts to punish the crimes committed and the damage. Peace, Peace," Maduro said, referring to the protests after his proclamation as president elected by the National Electoral Council CNE ) on without completing the recount. Besides damage, the day there were seven dead and more than fifty wounded, according to the Attorney General. Maduro has blamed directly to Capriles and his campaign team for the violence, which reiterated on Twitter at first time: "You hate fascists hate and violence filled the country now say Yonofui.Assume responsibility, defeated his Hit " wrote. "For in his madness of hatred and despair are capable of anything.sensibly and only ask that I ceased intolerance and Fascist violence. Paz, "added the president-elect, whose official inauguration is scheduled for next Friday.

Arrest Warrant

An arrest warrant alleged opposition candidate Henrique Capriles increased political tension. The leader of the opposition Popular Will, Leopoldo Lopez, released a message on his Twitter account announcing an alleged court order to stop him and Capriles. "It's not a rumor. confirm My sources are orders issued against me and Capriles . denounce before the country and the world this persecution, "wrote Lopez, who was accused by the government of running a series of violent events. He noted that the order was issued by the court Control sixth Caracas, judging competition in terrorism. "We do not run this persecution and this political order," he added.

Reviews cross

Maduro also blamed Capriles, who called ruling "illegitimate" in an attempted attack on his official residence as governor of the central state of Miranda, a possibility that last night felt like some. "The illegitimate speaks of love, nonviolence and sent to attack my official residence as Governor of Miranda in Teques, there will be "he said, adding:" Whatever happens to me in the official residence in Teques am responsible to Nicholas Maduro ". For his part, Maduro said that "I am Man of Peace and Word. Ordered to SEBIN (Bolivarian Intelligence Service) maintain protection to former right candidate although bounced (expelled) who protected him." Capriles is scheduled to present at the CNE challenging the result of the governing body of the vote, according to a number of irregularities that ensures development occurred during the vote and calculates could affect "more than a million votes". This comfortably exceeds the difference calculation of 272,000 votes counted the National Electoral Council in the third bulletin Maduro results indicating that won with 7,575,506 votes (50.78%), 1.83 points above Capriles, who managed 7,302 641 (48.95%). "It's much more than a million votes over which you have doubts , we're talking about a universe that is much more than that, "he said Tuesday night at a press conference opposition leader and governor of Miranda, who already announced Monday's victory will not recognize mature until a count is made ​​of 100% of the votes.

Chavez embalm Lenin well preserved mummy of Soviet leader

The decision to embalm to Hugo Chavez continues the revolutionary tradition started after the death of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin, whose mummy lies in the mausoleum in Red Square in Moscow since 1924. Lenin was embalmed just died, in January 1924, for, as I said then, the newspaper Pravda , giving the possibility to "all workers" say goodbye to the "leader of the world proletariat." Experts say that the current Russian technologies , inherited from the Soviet predecessors who invented, will retain the mummy of Lenin for "an indefinitely long time". according to some experts, the mummy retains only a quarter of the original tissue, but Ilya Zbarski, the scientific body that cared for eighteen years, said in 2000 that he still had to keep the DNA molecules and could even becloned. The conservation of the mummy is embalmed as a result both of thesophisticated system of maintenance that is located under the Lenin Mausoleum in Red Square in Moscow. The only time that the mummy of Lenin's mausoleum was absent during the Second World War, when Nazi troops approached Moscow and was evacuated during 1360 days to the Siberian city of Tyumen.

This was done and well maintained

Two days after his death, Lenin's body was publicly displayed in the Hall of Columns, ancient dance of Moscow aristocracy which thereafter became the scene of the funerals of all Soviet Communist leaders. Simultaneously, he began designing and building the first mausoleum, the January 27, 1924 opened its doors to the endless line of people from then until today runs along the transparent sarcophagus, designed by engineer Nikanor Kurochkin , who also created the ruby crystal to the stars of the towers of the Kremlin. in 1930 that temporary wooden mausoleum was replaced with the current marble pyramid, granite, labradorite and pórfito by architect Alexei Schusev. Under that building, without which it is difficult to imagine as the famous Red Square and from whose podium in the Soviet Communist leaders saluted military parades, operate a machine room and everything a special laboratory, called to preserve the mummy of the founding of the State Soviet . A complicated system is responsible for creating the optimal conditions of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, lighting and other parameters in the sarcophagus and other facilities where the mummy lies. Every day, fifteen minutes before the public opening of the tomb, the mummy is taken from a metal coffin , where it is stored when it is not displayed, then it is moistened with a special spray and placed in the sarcophagus proof glass bullets. Both are totally airtight containers and keep the mummy are filled with a special gas. Right there, under the Mausoleum, every year the mummified remains of Lenin for two months undergo a series of chemical processes and biological processes to ensure it remains incorruptible. Simultaneously reviews the state of the technical teams to ensure temperature and humidity needed for optimal preservation of the mummy. After the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953, Lenin shared the pantheon with his successor, also embalmed, to "thaw" the next chief Soviet Nikita Khrushchev, who denounced the repression and the cult of personality of the dictator and in 1961 ordered the removal his body and bury him behind the mausoleum. The mausoleum was subject to compulsory pilgrimage in times of the USSR , and, although visits annually descend, still attracts tourists and onlookers, including dating couples who come to celebrate their wedding in Red Square. At the same time, Russian society arise sporadically discussions about the possibility of ending this singular worship and remove the heartland Lenin's mummy. According to official data, in January 2013 in favor of burying the remains of Lenin delivered a 49.56% of the Russians, while the 50.44 is categorically against it out of where it is.

The Iranian president is in Caracas to attend the funeral of Hugo Chavez

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived at dawn to Caracas . Just got off the plane, spoke to the press. First, he said that given its " deep condolences over the death of the great man. " " It has been a symbol of all those who seek justice, love and peace in the world . was a big man who came from the Latin lovers of justice, "he exclaimed. The Iranian leader, Bolivarian ally, also said that Chavez "was one of the great men who fought for human values. was a close friend of all peoples of the world." "The loss of Chavez is a big pain because we have lost a friend and a revolutionary leader and fair ". He also said he had a great personality and he is still alive in the "hearts of all peoples ." " I have lost myself . never die. Their soul is alive in the hearts of all fighters and has been the flag of honesty of all peoples. " Looking ahead, the Iranian leader signaled that " undertakes to realize their ideas." 

Chavez and his controversial alliances

The rejection of the "imperialist hegemony" and the desire to promote a world "multipolar" led by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez , to establish during his 14-year rule controversial alliances with leaders of Iran, Syria, Libya and Belarus, some under sanctions international. Loyal to their declarations of friendship, was virtually the only world leader to support the deceased former dictator extreme LibyanMuammar Gaddafi , a "martyr", said overthrown in October 2011 after more than 40 years at the helm of the country, and remained a fierce supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad , which he considered a "victim of a fascist onslaught". Just on a visit to his "brother" Al Asad to Caracas in June 2010, Chavez joked that both were part of the so-called "Axis of Evil" , the group of countries with whom the U.S. president George W. Bushput in his sights and which included Iraq, Iran and North Korea. But then he added that Chavez stands for that group corresponded to the "Movement of Free Allies" (MAL) , which included all those who contribute to the creation of a "multipolar" world and cited as common enemies "the Yankee empire and the genocidal state of Israel." Since Chavez came to power in 1999, the foreign relations of Venezuela, the country with the largest proven oil reserves in the world, have continued to raise dust. Chavez received several times the country visit by Iranian PresidentMahmoud Ahmadinejad , even amid tensions in the Persian Gulf and a growing pressure from Western countries for alleged military nuclear program in Tehran . "We do not want that task we had touched. But we have had, stop, stop, stop the imperialist madness that has now been unleashed like never before in a long time ever, "Chavez said then. With the arrival of Ahmadinejad to the Government in 2005, the relationship between Venezuela and Iran has narrowed both ideologically and in the economic sector, with around 5,000 million dollars exchange trading, and agreements for cooperation in sectors such as energy. This alliance has not been welcomed by countries like the United States , through the Department of State, passed in May 2011 to seven international companies, including state Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) , to support Iran's energy sector. The sanctions, administrative, not translated into concrete and, in fact, Venezuela is not stopped sending 1.2 million barrels per day to the United States, its top trading partner, despite massive protests staged by the ruling. Along with Iran, relations are Syria , Libya or Belarus focus the international spotlight, it also monitors the close military relationship with Russia or some compromise to the North Korean regime. The relationship between Chavez and Gaddafi went back to 2004. Companions of battles in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Venezuela still remember the "tent" that the Libyan leader then installed in the tourist island of Margarita in September 2009 for the Second Summit Africa-South America (ASA ). Also controversial was his relationship with the head of Belarusian State, Alexander Lukashenko , whom some consider the last dictator in Europe and Venezuela whose country has a trade of2,000 million dollars with construction agreements, oil and gas distribution. Ties with Syria dating from 2006 and have been translated into thirty agreements, mainly in food and energy, such as that included the construction of a refinery in Homs. The case is the most ambiguous DPRK within Venezuelan diplomatic relations. On 19 December last year, Chavez expressed his "sincere regret" over the death of North Korean leader, "Comrade" Kim Jong-il . Venezuela and North Korea trade relations have expanded since Chávez came to power who has come out against the U.S. criticism Korean regime.So, in late 2010, Chávez blamed a military crisis between North Korea and South Korea to a "premeditated action of factors of the far right" of the United States. Relations with Cuba deserve a separate chapter. Chavez linked to the Cuban revolution with its political process and considered Fidel Castro a "father" who constantly praised and which has sought inspiration for his government.

VENEZUELA | Funeral procession to the Military Academy Cries and music of Ali Primera to dismiss Hugo Chavez

The red tide of Chavez who often accompanied the deceased Hugo Chavez in their shows of force on the street, was deployed Wednesday in Caracas. But this time he sang and shouted. Only cried. Only tears and the music of Ali Primera, the Victor Jara or Silvio Rodriguez of Venezuela , seemed to live in a city again in two. Media Caracas showed his pain over funeral silent while another half and decided to close the doors of their businesses in an environment heavy, dense, even tense at some points. The epicenter was in pain Bolivarian Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital.At 10.30 am local time came out of the coffin where supposedly Chavez has spent the last days of convalescence.Still in the hospital doors, tears Chavez's mother, near the coffintouched many of the soldiers who carried the coffin . Elena cried while listening to the preaching disconsolate the priest: "He who believes in you lord shall never die." Chaos, dozens of people pushing and dressed in red next to the wooden box with the remains of the Bolivarian leader. The national anthem accompanied the output before starting a tour of the streets to the Military Academy, where you will install the chapel for the Venezuelan people can for three days to give his last goodbye to his agent. The song 'Venezuela' of Spanish Pablo Herrero and Jose Luis Armenteros opened the bathroom last mass of the Bolivarian leader.The coffin was placed in an open vehicle and after him thousands of people dressed in red. Among them walked the new interim president Nicolas Maduro , who thanks to his height stood out from the mass of sadness walking gesture. "It's gone physically, but he left a seed we reap today youth not to abandon the revolutionary struggle anymore, "explained an excited young hoping very early under the intense sun of Caracas wearing a shirt with the eyes of Chávez enshrined .

A people that dismisses his father

From the PA sounded verses singer Ali Primera, same as Maduro forgot during his historic address. With the help of Elias Jaua Chancellor, today is the great slogan of the ruling: "To die for life can not be called dead" . Also early on Hugo Chavez's supporters gathered in the Plaza Bolivar in Caracas, to comfort remembering some of his best lines: "express their grief after the death of their leader . was the farewell of a people who dismisses his father " as Jaua said. The Venezuelan government declared seven days of national mourning and the suspension of school classes until Friday for the death of Chavez and announced on Friday the state funeral . Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua, has reported the presence of about ten leaders at the funeral of Chavez in Caracas, where he arrived as of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, Bolivia, Evo Morales, and Uruguay, Jose Mujica. The mourning of Venezuela has become a mourning shared . This Wednesday morning, the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) of Venezuela Chavez began to bounce, with 21 cannons of saves at 8.00 local time (13.30 CET Spanish). A gun will sound every hour until the remains are interred leader on Friday. State television VTV walked in the funeral procession of President will go a horse take the chair representing the Head of State.

VENEZUELA | Hugo Chavez dies

Led contrary to the adage 'third time lucky' Medical laws themselves challenged to support the electoral campaign tute and managed to forget, in some instances, concerns about his health. He even said that he was 'fully recovered' . But it was not. Hugo Chavez has been unable to overcome the complications brought about by the fourth surgery, on Dec. 11 in Havana, and has lost the battle against cancer. The president of Venezuela in Caracas has died after a long convalescence, first in Cuba and then in a Venezuelan military hospital. Vice President Nicolás Maduro has appeared in all state chains Chavez announced the death, which occurred at 16.25 local time.Mature, with tears in his eyes, said that "all the Bolivarian forces deployed to ensure security of the country". According to the Constitution, should now take office on Parliament PresidentDiosdado Cabello, who must call elections within a month .The Venezuelan government functions, with Nicolas Maduro as interim president, has declared seven days of mourning in the country and announced that the state funeral will take place this Friday in Caracas. Hugo Chavez, after 14 years as a leader in a government-absolutely focused on his person, the voters showed their confidence again last October 7 to reelegirle for a new election period of six years, until 2019. Once said that his dream was to lead his 'Bolivarian revolution' until 2031 . But will remain unfulfilled. Shortly after returning to win the elections, and after an election campaign that was avoided at all times the health of President Chavez was forced to announce that he needed a new operation for which travel to Havana. He had always played down his illness.Until that day, that his optimism gave way to concern . For the first time the people were aware of the seriousness of his health after the revolutionary leader, with gesture sorry, asked his own who should be disqualified , support his vice president Nicolás Maduroin new elections. He could not even wait to be sworn in as president for the 2013-2019 term, and on December 11 in Havana was undergoing a fourth operation for cancer. A complex intervention that lasted six hours. A respiratory infection ever farther away the possibility, shuffled by the Government, that Chavez could attend the takeover on January 11. Finally, despite the protests of the opposition, it was decided that his presence was not necessary to assume the presidency. This is how your Government 'swore' office in the absence of their leader. After two months of convalescence in Cuba, Chavez returned to Caracas and was held at the Military Hospital for further treatment.However, never recovered from respiratory problems that were undermining his health gradually.

The onset of disease

His vitality and frenetic activity suffered a setback in June 2011, when it was emergency surgery in Havana. Then they said it was for a pelvic abscess, but reality soon showed that it was cancer. Fifteen days later returned to theater to remove a cancerous tumor in the abdomen, on which the president said without pausing in detail the depth of the disease. However, despite that throughout 2012 the state has been deteriorating, the secrecy of the tumor was suffering all until after the last presidential election. After the second operation underwent chemotherapy treatment for cancer in the Caribbean island and after finishing said to have healed . However, last February was operated from what he called a "recurrence" of cancer and then was treated with radiotherapy. Three months after completion of radiation therapy, Chavez assumed the difficult task of seeking another election with a campaign in which he limited his public appearances, but managed a victory with 55% of the vote, against 44% for the oppositionHenrique Capriles. After being declared the winner, the president virtually disappeared from the public eye , with few television appearances, in which he admitted having addressed the campaign for reelection in poor health. Soon after, recognized the recurrence of cancer and left the country in the hands of Nicolas Maduro. Born in Sabaneta on July 28, 1954, began to take an interest in the figure of Simon Bolivar and his idea of liberating the people through a revolution when he left home to make his military studies.Since then this has been his role model, with coups and stay in prison included. It has a legion of loyal fans who love him and have been praying for his recovery . But also behind an equal amount of detractors.

VENEZUELA | Make the announcement "via Twitter ' Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has returned "to the Venezuelan homeland". This was announced via Twitter. Chavez was in Cuba recovering from his fourth operation , which took place on December 11 in Havana, on the occasion of cancer you have and, since then, had not had direct contact with their country. In fact, he could be sworn in for the 2013-2019 term, for which he was elected last October 7. In his message today, states that still " clinging to Christ "and" trusted my doctors and nurses. "

The Venezuelan leader is very grateful to "Fidel, Raúl and all of Cuba", but insists dump all her love to her country: " Thanks to Venezuela by so much love! Thank God! Thank you, dear people! here continue treatment. " And ends with his classic "until victory always". Last Friday, spread the first photographs of the president from surgery in Havana, which appeared convalescing with his daughters, laughing and reading the official Cuban newspaper, the 'Granma'. It was also reported that the president has trouble speaking because of the use of a tracheal cannula, through which breathes.

VENEZUELA | Operated cancer in Cuba 'War' of rumors and mixed messages about the health of Chavez

Doubts about the health of Hugo Chavez have caused a wave of rumors in recent days. The uncertainty surrounding the Venezuelan president, and the secrecy that reigns in Havana, have become especially social network Twitter in a cauldron of mixed messages. Chavez opponents for days portend fatal disease for president, hospitalized for days in a hospital in Havana. The government, meanwhile, accused the opposition and the media for spreading "rumors" and "lies" about Chavez. "The medical team explains that President Chavez's condition remains stable within its delicate box, "he said on Wednesday the Minister of Science and Chavez's son, Jorge Arreaza, accompanying President for several days in Cuba. Earlier, sources of anti-Chavez Venezuelan exiles in Miami have revived talk of a situation "terminal" of Chavez. In an interview with Telesur , Vice President Nicolás Maduro, in office by the absence of Chavez also criticized the opposition on Monday saying that the "right" Venezuelan spreads malicious rumors. This, in turn, blamed the "inadequate" government information speculation. "Secrecy is the source of the rumors that cause increased uncertainty and anxiety , "he said in a statement the opposition Democratic Unity Table. Given the few details offered by the government in Caracas, Twitter has become a hotbed of rumors, speculation and information wars. In the social network appeared multiple accounts these days attributed to both supporters and opponents of Chavez. "The VP Nicolas Maduro asked me to report that he has no Twitter account. care. alert . want to manipulate with fake accounts, "warned on Monday night Ernesto Villegas, Venezuela's Information Minister. "Fellow citizens, do not believe in malicious rumors," he added. The Venezuelan doctor José Rafael Marquina , based in Miami, said Wednesday meanwhile a fake account, created with his name and photograph on Twitter. Marquina takes days reporting alleged details and "not encouraging news" about the health of Chavez. The doctor, called a "quack" by detractors, also drew attention in October for spreading rumors about the alleged deterioration of the health of Fidel Castro , later denied by former Cuban president himself. The atmosphere of total secrecy in Havana fueling speculation. As usual,in Havana is not filtered detail whatsoever about treating Chavez, who has been on the island more than a dozen times since his cancer was detected in mid-2011.

Assumptions

In Havana assumes that Chavez is admitted to the Medical Surgical Research Center (CIMEQ) in the west of the capital, the better equipped hospital on the island. But this is only guesswork. Neither the government of Raul Castro and Caracas have never given official information. The Venezuelan gobieno has also never informed of what type of cancer you have Chavez, who is known only that it is located in the pelvic area. It appears also that silence and discretion of Havana is one of the causes that led to the Venezuelan leader to prefer the island for treatment. The hatred that generates Chavez critics, the secrecy about his illness, the secrecy of Cuba , the speed and wanting to give the exclusive nature of Twitter itself cause the president of Venezuela's state generates a coming and going of rumors and alleged information from anonymous sources. The leader of the opposition, Henrique Capriles, defeated by Chavez in October elections, called for restraint and calm . "Working together is easier to achieve, not fall on rumors or hatred, love our neighbor. should spend the energy to build not destroy , "Capriles said on his Twitter on Tuesday, a message far more conciliatory than that of the opponents of Miami. On December 11 Chavez underwent a fourth operation in Havana by the cancer being treated. the 10th president should be invested for the period 2013-2019. If not qualified, the Venezuelan Constitution provides for the opening of a new electoral process. So far, it seems that the uncertainty about the future of Chavez continue until that day.

Chavez's health remains in suspense to Venezuela and the region

The news that the president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez , has "further complications"and is in a state of health "delicate" , reported Sunday on national television by Vice President Nicolás Maduro from Havana, further aroused concern in the country and the region. The worsening of the health of the Bolivarian led to the suspension on Monday for public celebrations of New Year in Caracas and sowed anxiety among his supporters, who packed social networking messages of encouragement. According to Minister of Communication, Ernesto Villegas , the capital authorities invited "families and Venezuelan Caracas generally expect the new year to every household gathered in a prayer of faith and hope" by the president. "I do not know what will happen to Chavez, but had never spent a Christmas well, only God knows what will happen to him and us , "lamented Michael Henry, a retired 70 years in eastern Caracas that he was about to enter mass. On Twitter, tags like # FuerzaChávez became trending topic, driven by Chavez supporters and officials of the Venezuelan government. "I say to the four winds and more than ever I am convinced that God's timing is perfect. Chavez again expire," wrote Teresa Maniglia, Presidential Press director. However, judging by the message Maduro, the situation is complex Chavez , which revives the debate about whether the president will assume his new term as head of the executive branch , although not on the original date of 10 January. Despite the nationally broadcast message, little public information about the health of Bolivar. Due to the official secrecy , it is not known what type of cancer you have, or what stage is advanced. This silence has led to the proliferation of all kinds of rumors . One of the latest is that, in addition to breathing problems, kidney failure Chavez would be presenting as a complication of the cancer being treated for a year and a half. The president underwent surgery on December 11 in Havana, Cuba, where she remains hospitalized since. has not appeared publicly, although addressed to citizens through written communications. "We decided to stay in the next few hours in Havana accompanying the commander and his family, very attentive to the process of evolution," said Maduro, on Sunday night, in the company of Chávez's eldest daughter, Rosa Virginia , Minister Science and Technology and president's son, Jorge Arreaza , and Attorney's Office, Cilia Flores. "We expect the global outpouring of love and solidarity to the commander Chávez with his immense will of life and care of medical specialists help our president to successfully fight this new battle, "said Maduro. Shortly after the conference Maduro, Minister Villegas rejected the official channel VTVinformation alleged death of the president : "You can imagine that the daughter could be sitting in that speech, serena (...) if it had happened? ". However, both Venezuela and the region and the rest of the countries of the world are kept in suspense about the health of Chavez. On several occasions, leaders like Evo Moralesof Bolivia, Rafael Correa of Ecuador and José Mujica of Uruguay expressed its solidarity with Venezuelan.

President Hugo Chavez is being operated in Havana

Venezuelan President  Hugo Chavez "is being operated right now," said RafaelCorrea told reporters during a conference in the city of Tolcán, which also involved his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos." It's happening the hardest moments of his life my dear friend and colleague, Commander Hugo Chavez.'s being operated right now. A very delicate operation , "said Correa.  "Our hearts and our solidarity with him," he added. For hours the operation was speculation the Venezuelan president, who traveled to Havana, Cuba, especially for treatment suffering from cancer for a year and a half. Chavez is undergoing its fourth surgery due to this disease, as announced last Saturday when he reported that malignant cells in his body. Doctors  have advised him not to do it, but the president decided that you will have surgery anyway. Having been to Cuba to receive hyperbaric oxygen treatment against the side effects of radiation, the president had returned to Caracas on Friday surprise  past. On national television, the minister of information and communication Ernesto Villegas read an official statement that confirms that President Chavez is operated on Tuesday December 11. The president  asked permission from the National Assembly  of absence and urged the public to give their support to the Vice President and Foreign Minister  Nicolas Maduro for "if something happens". He also requested that, if repeated presidential elections, the people vote for Maduro to continue "with the Bolivarian revolution." "You have to give continuity to the project," he said. For the first time, Chavez raised the possibility of its disappearance . The tone of the speech on Saturday sparked concern across the region. The main leaders of  Latin America  showed their support and  wished him a "speedy recovery". As established in the Constitution,  in the event that there is a "total lack" of the president, either by impeachment or physical disappearance, before taking possession or in the first four years of the six-long mandate, shall be hold elections within 30 days.