


Maduro Sworn in for Controversial Third Term Amid Protests and Detentions
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration is marked by widespread protests, detentions of opposition leaders, and accusations of electoral fraud.
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated for a third term amid protests and allegations of electoral fraud, with over 2,400 arrests and at least 28 fatalities reported. The opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez, continues to challenge Maduro's legitimacy, citing evidence of Gonzalez's election victory. International condemnation of the repressive tactics used against dissenters has intensified, with claims of arbitrary detentions and intimidation. The Venezuelan government has shut down air travel with Colombia, complicating the situation for Gonzalez, who is wanted by Maduro's regime. Global leaders call for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela.
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