Chavez is to return to Cuba to resume cancer treatment

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is to return to Cuba to resume cancer treatment, including chemotherapy.



He recently returned to Venezuela after spending nearly a month in Cuba, where he had a cancerous tumour removed.



He has asked the National Assembly to authorise Saturday's trip, as the constitution requires.



During his previous absence, opposition politicians questioned his ability to lead Venezuela from abroad, rather than temporarily handing over power.



Chavez said he would go to Cuba to begin what he has called the second phase.



Since his return home on July 4, the 56-year-old president has cut his workload on doctor's orders.



He has not given precise details of where the tumour was found, only that he was operated on in the pelvic region.