Chavez Makes Surprise Visit to Cuba, Meets With Castro
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has met twice with the ailing 82-year-old Fidel Castro during a surprise 24-hour visit to Cuba.
Cuban state media says Chavez arrived Friday night on a working visit and was greeted by Fidel's younger brother President Raul Castro.
Venezuela's socialist leader - fresh off a referendum win that allows him to run for re-election - met with Fidel Castro Friday night and again shortly before departing Saturday.
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There were no images of Chavez meeting with Fidel Castro, only with his younger brother.
Fidel has not been seen in public since mid-2006 when he underwent intestinal surgery and ceded power to Raul.