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Pilgrim for health of President Chavez arrives in Caracas

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José Gregorio Luquez, a pilgrim from the Apure State, arrived in Caracas after walking 500 kms with a cross on his back to pray for the health of President Hugo Chávez. Venezuela. 29th August 2011
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José Gregorio Luquez walking down the Pan American Highway.

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José Gregorio Luquez walks with a cross on his back along the Pan American Highway.

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José Gregorio Luquez walks with a cross on his back along the Pan American Highway.

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José Gregorio Luquez arrived in Caracas after walking 500 km from the Apure State to pray for the health of President Hugo Chávez.
Mr. Luquez left San Fernando of Apure the 17th of August with a cross on his back that will give President Hugo Chavez at the Miraflores Palace.
Pilgrims pray for the health of President who underwent chemotherapy in her fight against cancer.

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