Hugo Chavez's swearing in ceremony delayed

Vice President Nicolas Maduro said that Chavez could begin his new six-year term in office on Thursday; Chavez is being treated for respiratory deficiency after complications from lung infection

Due to the ill health of the Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, the swearing in ceremony is scheduled to take place at a later date.u00a0

Vice President Nicolas Maduro said that Chavez could began his new six-year term in office on Thursday and can attend a swearing-in ceremony in the Supreme Court if necessary at a later date.

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“The formality of his swearing-in can be resolved in the Supreme Court,” Maduro said.

According to the latest official reports, Chavez is being treated for “respiratory deficiency” after complications from a severeu00a0lung infection.

Venezuelan opposition leader Antonio Ledezma said earlier a special delegation should be sent to visit Chavez in Cuba to get first-hand information of his health.

Venezuela’s constitution requires that new presidential elections be held within 30 days, if Chavez is not fit enough to be sworn in.u00a0

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