`` We are sure that with the support of God , science and the people , our president will emerge from this new battle , '' the brother said . Adan Chavez says his brother , President Hugo Chavez , is making strides in his recovery . The Venezuelan president has been hospitalized for a lung infection and doctors are optimistic he will be able to return home within the next few days. He has not been seen in public since doctors operated on him a month ago . Argentina 's president visits Cuba in a show of solidarity with Chavez .
Adan Chavez says his brother , President Hugo Chavez , is making strides in his recovery . The Venezuelan president has been hospitalized for a lung infection and doctors are optimistic he will be able to return home within the next few days. He has not been seen in public since doctors operated on him a month ago . Argentina 's president visits Cuba in a show of solidarity with Chavez .