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Chavez, back in Venezuela, says his 'return has begun'
By the CNN Wire Staff
July 4, 2011 -- Updated 2300 GMT (0700 HKT)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returns from Cuba after weeks of treatment after doctors removed a cancerous tumor.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he is under the strict supervision of his doctors
NEW: He addresses supporters from the balcony of the presidential palace
NEW: The president returned to Venezuela unexpectedly early Monday
Chavez was in Cuba undergoing treatment after doctors removed a cancerous tumor
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(CNN) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez vowed on Monday to conquer cancer and said his "return has begun."
He spoke from the balcony of the presidential palace the same day he arrived unannounced in his nation's capital and one day before the country is set to celebrate its bicentennial.
Chavez, dressed in military fatigues and wearing a red beret, appeared in good spirits. His speech was uncharacteristically short.
The president said he was under the strict supervision of his doctors, eating well and exercising.
Cheering supporters of Chavez filled the space below the balcony -- waving flags and pictures of their beloved "comandante."
"Thank you, Fidel! For taking care of him," they chanted.
Chavez, 56, returned to Venezuela unexpectedly early Monday. He had been in Cuba for weeks undergoing treatment after doctors performed emergency surgery. Chavez announced last week that they had removed a cancerous tumor.
Prior to that announcement, the Venezuelan leader had kept a notably low profile in the three weeks since officials announced that doctors operated on him, sparking rampant rumors about his health and the country's political future.

COMMENT: Chavez has caused a lot of problems in Venezuela. It should be better to him not to return. I am not saying that he should have died, only not to return to the country. I think Venezolans have had enough of him for a lifetime