I think he has been dead for a while now. Because of the recent election, The ruse of Chavez in the hospital for treatment has been used to placate the opposition.
I would guess that the ruling party is feeling confident in its ability to rule, so the decision has been made to allow Chavez to, ‘die’.
“I would guess that the ruling party is feeling confident in its ability to rule, so the decision has been made to allow Chavez to, ‘die’.”
Right you are.