Venezuelan lawmakers meet to choose new leaders
Saturday, January 5, 2013
A heart-shaped mural shows an image of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hugging a woman in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Chavez hasn't spoken publicly or been seen since his Dec. 11 operation in Cuba, and the latest report from his government Thursday night increased speculation that he is unlikely to attend his Jan. 10 inaugural ceremony. The message above the mural reads in Spanish; "Love is repaid with love." (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
In this photo provided by Miraflores Presidential Press Office, Venezuela's Vice President Nicolas Maduro holds a miniature copy of Venezuela's constitution as he gives an interview on state television in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Maduro said Friday that President Hugo Chavez could be sworn in by the Supreme Court later on if he's not able to take the oath of office before lawmakers on Jan. 10 because of his struggle with cancer, dismissing the argument by some opposition leaders that new elections must be called if Chavez doesn't take office as scheduled on Thursday. (AP Photo/Miraflores Presidential Office)
Pedestrians are reflected in a framed image of Cuba's Fidel Castro, left, and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, hanging inside a shop in Havana, Cuba, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Chavez hasn't spoken publicly or been seen since his Dec. 11 operation in Cuba, and the latest report from his government Thursday night increased speculation that he is unlikely to attend his Jan. 10 inaugural ceremony. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
In this photo provided by Miraflores Presidential Press Office, Venezuela's Vice President Nicolas Maduro, left, is interviewed by Communications Minister Ernesto Villegas on state television in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Maduro said President Hugo Chavez could be sworn in by the Supreme Court later on if he's not able to take the oath of office before lawmakers on Jan. 10 because of his struggle with cancer, dismissing the argument by some opposition leaders that new elections must be called if Chavez doesn't take office as scheduled on Thursday. Behind hangs a painting of Venezuela's independence hero Simon Bolivar. (AP Photo/Miraflores Presidential Office)
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan lawmakers are meeting to select a new president of the National Assembly in a session that could give clues to the future of the country amid uncertainty about ailing President Hugo Chavez.
Just five days remain until Chavez's scheduled inauguration on Thursday and officials are suggesting the swearing-in could be delayed.
National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello opened the session on Saturday afternoon. Vice President Nicolas Maduro also attended the meeting.
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