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