Maduro Sworn in for Controversial Third Term Amid Protests and Global Condemnation

Nicolás Maduro's inauguration sparks protests and condemnation following a disputed election, marking a turbulent period for Venezuela's political landscape.

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Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term in Venezuela amid significant protests and international criticism. The opposition claims electoral fraud, with Edmundo González recognized as the legitimate president by several countries. Protests erupted in response to accusations of repression and a lack of electoral transparency, while Maduro's regime initiated severe crackdowns on dissent. As global powers condemn the legitimacy of the election, Maduro celebrated his inauguration as a victory for Venezuelan democracy amidst increased sanctions and a $25 million U.S. bounty on his arrest.

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Maduro's inauguration was met with widespread protests and condemnation from the opposition, who claim the election was fraudulent and that Edmundo Gonzalez is the rightful president.
International observers, including the Carter Center, validated the opposition's claims of electoral fraud and recognized Gonzalez's victory instead of Maduro's.
Maduro's government is accused of repressing dissent, as evidenced by the detention of opposition leaders and activists in the lead-up to the inauguration.

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The Biden administration formally rejected Maduro's claim to the presidency, recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez as the legitimate president-elect and denouncing the inauguration as illegitimate.
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Maduro's regime and increased rewards for information leading to his arrest, aiming to hold Maduro accountable for his actions.
Republican leaders, including Trump, voiced support for Venezuelan democracy activists and criticism of Maduro's authoritarian governance, recognizing the protests as a fight for freedom.

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Critics denounced a new wave of repression in the lead-up to Friday’s ceremony, with several activists and opposition figures arrested in recent days, prompting the UN to express alarm.
Venezuela’s President Maduro begins third term amid international protest
Al Jazeera
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"Today, Nicolás Maduro held an illegitimate presidential inauguration in Venezuela in a desperate attempt to seize power. The Venezuelan people and world know the truth – Maduro clearly lost the 2024 presidential election and has no right to claim the presidency."
Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions
FOX News
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Yet his track record of stealing elections and imprisoning critics paints a different picture. With the nation divided and its democratic institutions under siege, Maduro's promises are unlikely to quell doubts about his leadership or resolve the political crisis gripping Venezuela.
Venezuela's Maduro begins third term amid contested election
Reason
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Nicolás Maduro’s claim to power is fraudulent. The outcome of July’s elections was neither free nor fair and his regime does not represent the will of the Venezuelan people.
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged fraudulent election
The Guardian
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The dispute over the results prompted international outrage and nationwide protests. The government responded with full force, arresting more than 2,000 demonstrators and encouraging Venezuelans to report anyone they suspect to be a ruling-party adversary.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Is Sworn In Despite Credible Evidence Of Election Loss
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Human Rights Watch Americas director Juanita Goebertus criticized Maduro’s swearing as “the culmination of an election that blatantly disregarded the people’s will and consolidates a dictatorship only sustained by brutal repression.”
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third presidential term amid criticism
CNN
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