Appointment of Elías Jaua as FM signed by President Chávez is released

Some of the particulars in the document published in the Official Gazette include the signature of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who has been in hospital in Havana for one month

President Hugo Chávez's signature features in the Official Gazette concerning Jaua's appointment

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Wednesday January 16, 2013 11:58 AM

The appointment of Elías Jaua as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs has been released on Wednesday in the Official Gazette No. 40,090.

Particulars in the document published in the Official Gazette include the signature of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who was admitted to hospital in Havana, Cuba, one month ago, recovering from a cancer surgery.

In addition, the decree is dated and signed in Caracas on January 15.

Elías Jaua stands in on for Nicolás Maduro as Foreign Minister. Maduro held the incumbency for almost six years. The news of the appointment was given by Vice-President Maduro when delivering President Chávez's annual report in a session at the National Assembly (AN) held on Tuesday afternoon.

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