. >> eric: jamie, venezuelan president chavez preparing for a new battle, his cancer has returned. for the first time, he is asking his country to consider a possible successor. he had to undergo several cancer treatments. some medical experts don't think, reportedly, he can be cured. we go to the newsroom with the latest on chavez epees' condition. >> reporter: in the televised announcement last night, president chavez referring to the surgeries he needs as a new surgical intervention, telling the people of venezuela, he would be heading back to cuba today for treatment. amid controversy, he was re-leaked in october to a third tirm, after a tough battle with the opposition party candidate. and there was a veil of silence over the condition of his health, leading up to that election. however, his broadcast last night, confirmed the suspicions of many, that his cancer had returned. speaking to a national audience, chavez admitted, if his health deteriorates further, his successor, vice-presidentma meduro would take over. hes he gave details about tests that indicated malignant cells