In pictures: Chavez defies opponents

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has made a dramatic return to power after two days of extraordinary political turmoil.

Crowds cheered the return of Hugo Chavez to Caracas

His supporters had marched on the presidential palace

The protests led to the resignation of interim leader Pedro Carmona...

... and to the appointment of Diosdado Cabello

Troops loyal to Chavez took up roof-top positions in the capital

Other soldiers guarded the military base at Fuerte Tiuna

Meanwhile, an inquiry is being held into Thursday's violent protests in Caracas