Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is under intense scrutiny as he prepares to be sworn in for a third term amid allegations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses. Maduro, who succeeded Hugo Chávez in 2013, has weathered numerous challenges during his tenure, including a collapsing economy, mass protests, and international condemnation.
Maduro's rise to power began with his involvement in student activism and his close association with Chávez, whom he supported after a failed coup in 1992. Over the years, Maduro held various positions within the government, including foreign minister, where he worked to build alliances and spread Venezuela's wealth globally.
