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CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela published the first photos of cancer-stricken Hugo Chavez since his surgery in Cuba more than two months ago, showing him smiling while lying in bed reading a newspaper, flanked by his two daughters. The government said on Friday that the 58-year-old president was still suffering respiratory problems after a lung infection, and that he was breathing through a tracheal tube. Chavez's son-in-law said the socialist leader - famous for his long speeches - had difficulties speaking, but was writing down orders. "He doesn't have his usual voice. ...More...