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Date | 10 January 2025; 1 day ago (2025-01-10) |
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Time | 11:00pm VST (UTC-4) |
Venue | Palacio Federal Legislativo |
Location | Caracas, Venezuela |
Also known as | 2025 Presidential inauguration of Nicolás Maduro |
Participants | Nicolás Maduro |
The third presidential inauguration of Nicolás Maduro as President of Venezuela took place on 10 January 2025. The ceremony involves the swearing-in of the president for a period of six years (2025-2031). The event took place amid criticism of the 2024 election process, of which Maduro claims to be the winner.
Election
Main article: 2024 Venezuelan presidential electionThe elections for the Venezuelan presidential term 2025-2031 were held on July 28, 2024, following the signing of the Barbados Agreement, which sought to provide certain guarantees for a democratic electoral process.
Inauguration
The venue for the president's swearing-in was the Federal Legislative Palace in Caracas. Although the ceremony was scheduled for 12 pm, Maduro arrived at 10:30 to begin the swearing-in 90 minutes early. Authorities implemented closures of Venezuela's land border and airspace with Colombia prior to the inauguration, citing security considerations.
References
- "Venezuela's Maduro sworn in for third term as opposition leader vows to return". www.reuters.com. Reuters. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- "Lo último: Maduro asume un tercer mandato en Venezuela; ¿Qué hará González?". Los Angeles Times. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- Camacho, Pedro (10 January 2025). "Venezuela Closes Border with Colombia Citing 'International Conspiracy' As Maduro Claims a Third Term In Contested Inauguration". www.latintimes.com. Latin Times. Retrieved 10 January 2025.