Venezuelans witnessed Nicolás Maduro being sworn in for his third term as president, despite widespread irregularities and questions surrounding his election. The inauguration ceremony saw Maduro donning the executive sash and declaring himself president, vowing to crush any opposition.
Maduro, in his speech, reiterated his anti-US stance and emphasized his allegiance to the people, claiming the power he holds belongs to them. However, his victory in the contested July 28 election has been disputed by the opposition, with claims that their candidate, Edmundo González, actually won with a significant margin.
