Venezuelans once again watched as Nicolás Maduro was sworn into office on Friday, donning the executive sash and declaring himself president despite irregularities and questions around his election.

President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.

After claiming victory in Venezuela’s July presidential election despite evidence to the contrary, the country’s long-time ruler Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in for a third six-year term, prompting further outcry,

The United States offered a $25 million (£20 million) reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro on Friday, as the Venezuelan dictator was sworn in for a third term.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro begins his third term amid protests and accusations of election fraud, with some claiming opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez won. Opposition figures, including Maria Corina Machado,

Pro-Chavéz leader Nicolás Maduro was sworn in on Friday as president of Venezuela for the period 2025-2031 by the National Assembly of Venezuela controlled by the ruling party, even though the majority opposition claims that Edmundo González Urrutia was the winner of last July's elections.

The inauguration of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro left his opponents grappling with mixed feelings of hope and disappointment, wondering why the self-styled socialist leader could not be stopped despite credible evidence that he had lost the election last year.