Chavez is making decisions for Venezuela, minister says From Marilia Brocchetto, CNN January 22, 2013 -- Updated 1102 GMT (1902 HKT) "Very happy that progress continues," minister says Chavez was unable to be sworn in earlier (CNN) -- Hugo Chavez was awake, joking and, most importantly, still making decisions for the country, Venezuela's foreign minister said of a visit with the ailing president. Elias Jaua said he met with Chavez on Monday in Cuba, where the leader has been recovering from a fourth cancer surgery. Read more: Venezuelan army backs Chavez amid uncertainty Compatriots, leaving the meeting with our President Commander Hugo Chavez. We shared jokes and laughs," Jaua said in a tweet. Jaua said Chavez was making decisions about the upcoming summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, a coalition of the region's countries. "He made decisions about our participation in the Summit," the foreign minister tweeted. Very happy that progress continues... Chavez was unable to be sworn in two weeks ago for a new term because of his health. His absence at the inauguration raised constitutional questions about who is in charge of the country, opposition politicians have said. The Supreme Court clarified the issue, ruling that Chavez remains president and can be sworn in at a later date. The long absence is not typical of the loquacious leader. The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, brings together business, political and intellectual leaders of society. January 22, 2013 -- Updated 1311 GMT (2111 HKT) It's a good bet that millions of Americans on Monday greeted President Barack Obama's second inaugural address with loud sighs of relief. January 22, 2013 -- Updated 1324 GMT (2124 HKT) What has been made clear by current events and financial upheavals since 2008 is that the global economy has become truly that -- global. In the crisis-hit eurozone, many countries face dropping employment even as basic costs rise. But not everyone is suffering. January 22, 2013 -- Updated 1107 GMT (1907 HKT) Prince Harry has spoken for the first time about his notorious romp in a Las Vegas hotel suite. January 22, 2013 -- Updated 1008 GMT (1808 HKT) Reliant on Venezuelan oil, Cubans worry how Hugo Chavez's health will affect the country. Patrick Oppmann reports. January 19, 2013 -- Updated 0113 GMT (0913 HKT) A skier in the Tahoe National Forest was unable to move after being buried in an avalanche. The TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2013 hotel awards are out. Someone at the Four Seasons deserves a raise.