| Bolivian President Evo Morales has met | | | | Carlos Lage before returning to Bolivia |
| with ailing Cuban President Fidel Castro | | | | late Thursday. |
| and said the leader appears to have | | | | The state-run Cuban newspaper Granma |
| recovered well from last year's | | | | says Mr. Morales' visit demonstrated new |
| intestinal surgery. | | | | ties of friendship and solidarity that |
| Mr. Morales paid a quick visit to the | | | | unite Cuba and Bolivia's people and |
| Cuban capital, Havana, on Thursday. He | | | | government. |
| said he met with Mr. Castro for more | | | | On Tuesday, Cuban television broadcast |
| than two hours to discuss health, | | | | Fidel Castro's first interview since his |
| education, and energy issues. The | | | | surgery last year. In the pre-recorded |
| Bolivian president said he expects to | | | | interview, Mr. Castro spoke slowly and |
| continue his conversations with the | | | | did not say whether he plans to resume |
| Cuban leader, whom he admires. | | | | his day-to-day duties as president. |
| Mr. Morales also met with acting Cuban | | | | Some information for this report was |
| President Raul Castro and played | | | | provided by Reuters. |
| racquetball with Cuban Vice President | | | | |