Postponement of Chavez's inauguration sparks controversy

Venezuela's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the government's decision to delay Chavez's inauguration scheduled for yesterday, saying the swearing-in was not vital due to his status as a sitting president who was re-elected.

Chavez is too ill to be inaugurated as he is recovering from cancer surgery in Cuba. President of the Supreme Court of Justice Luisa Estrella Morales, accompanied by all members of the court, announced the unanimous decision at a press conference.