This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21005987

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Venezuelan leaders have meeting with Cuba's Raul Castro Venezuelan leaders have meeting with Cuba's Raul Castro
(about 5 hours later)
Venezuela's most senior political leaders are in Cuba to visit President Hugo Chavez, who is still in a serious condition after his latest cancer operation in Havana on 11 December.Venezuela's most senior political leaders are in Cuba to visit President Hugo Chavez, who is still in a serious condition after his latest cancer operation in Havana on 11 December.
Vice-President Nicolas Maduro and the speaker of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, had a meeting in Havana with Cuban leader Raul Castro.Vice-President Nicolas Maduro and the speaker of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, had a meeting in Havana with Cuban leader Raul Castro.
No details of the meeting have been released.No details of the meeting have been released.
Mr Chavez missed his inauguration for a new term on Thursday.Mr Chavez missed his inauguration for a new term on Thursday.
The Supreme Court has ruled that President Chavez can be sworn in when he recovers and returns to Caracas. But the Supreme Court ruled that he could be sworn in for another term as president when he recovered and returned to Caracas.
Venezuela's opposition has accused the Cuban government of controlling the political situation in Venezuela during President Chavez's convalescence. Supporters gathered in rallies and in churches on Sunday to show support for Mr Chavez and pray for his recovery.
Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez and Attorney-General Cilia Flores were also at the meeting with Raul Castro. In Cuba, a mass for the Venezuelan president was held at a Catholic Church in Havana on Saturday.
Mr Chavez, 58, was re-elected for a fourth term on 7 October. He has been in power since 1999. 'Lack of information'
Although Venezuelan leaders met the Cuban leader on Saturday, details only emerged on Sunday. The Venezuelan delegation also included Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez and Attorney-General Cilia Flores.
Opposition figures in Venezuela have accused the Cuban government of controlling the political situation during President Chavez's convalescence.
Opposition leader Henrique Capriles, who was defeated by Mr Chavez in the 7 October presidential election, also rejected the Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court has interpreted the constitution "according to the convenience of the central power," Mr Capriles said in his weekly column.
"It looks like no-one is willing to take responsibility and decide on what needs to be done. They have simply decided to obey."
Mr Capriles demanded greater clarity from the country's leaders: "If the country is united by anything these days, it is by the uncertainty and lack of information."
Mr Chavez, 58, has been in power since 1999. He has been re-elected for a new six-year term.