Noam Chomsky Hospitalized in Brazil After Stroke
Noam Chomsky, the linguist, activist, and social critic, is hospitalized in Brazil after suffering a massive stroke a year ago. He is recovering in a Sao Paulo hospital, where he has difficulty speaking and his right side is affected. Chomsky, known for challenging US policy and the media, is visited daily by specialists. His wife is considering moving to Rio de Janeiro for a sunnier environment to aid in his recovery.