Chavez inauguration date postponed despite opposition protests

Venezuelan politicians voted to postpone the inauguration of ailing President Hugo Chavez for his new term, prompting complaints from opponents who called it a violation of the constitution.

Chavez inauguration date postponed despite opposition protests

Venezuelan politicians voted to postpone the inauguration of ailing President Hugo Chavez for his new term, prompting complaints from opponents who called it a violation of the constitution.

Mr Chavez’s congressional allies, who hold a majority of seats in the National Assembly, agreed with a government proposal for Mr Chavez to be sworn in at a later date before the Supreme Court.

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