{{Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s recovery from cancer surgery in Cuba on Tuesday has been slow but progressive, said his communications minister.}}
Ernesto Villegas said the 58-year-old president is recovering “satisfactorily” from his fourth cancer operation since last year.
Earlier this week, the Venezuelan authorities revealed that Mr Chavez had suffered bleeding during the operation.
The president is due to begin a fourth term in office on 10 January.
He declared himself free of cancer in June, before engaging in a tough campaign for re-election.
Venezuelans go to the polls again on Sunday to elect state governors.
In Miranda state, former Vice-President Elias Jaua is running against Henrique Capriles, the defeated opposition presidential candidate.
Mr Capriles, a former Miranda governor, is expected to win, but analysts say he needs an outstanding victory to confirm his credentials as a strong challenger to the government.
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