Venezuela's Maduro sworn in for third term after contested election

Nicolas Maduro is sworn in for his third term as Venezuela's President, in Caracas
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he arrives to the National Assembly, on the day of his inauguration for a third six-year term in Caracas, Venezuela January 10, 2025. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa
Source: REUTERS

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, whose nearly 12 years in office have been marked by a deep economic and social crisis, was sworn in for his third term on Friday, remaining in power despite a six-month-long dispute over a contested July election and international calls for him to stand aside.

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