Hugo Chavez -Post-Surgery -Thursday Feb 14,2013

The first images of Venezuela's leader Hugo Chavez seen since he underwent cancer surgery have been broadcast by the government.The government said the photos were taken on Feb 14,2013 Thursday night.

 Hugo Chavez(58)is shown smiling as he lies in bed reading a newspaper, with his two daughters at his side.

Note

• Hugo Chavez has been at the helm for 14 years and was re-elected for another 6-year term in October 2011

• Shortly before making his most recent journey to Havana, Hugo Chavez suggested that his supporters should consider naming his Vice President, Nicolas Maduro, as his successor.

• Hugo Chavez has not been seen in public since he went to Havana for surgery on Dec 11,2012.It was his fourth operation in an 18-month period for cancer first diagnosed in mid-2011