Nicolas Maduro is sworn in as Venezuela's president for the third time

The inauguration ceremony of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took place in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, on 10 January. He took office as head of state for a third term from 2025 to 2031.

Maduro took the oath of office before the President of the National Assembly (parliament of the country) Jorge Rodriguez on a copy of the country's constitution, signed by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (1999-2002, 2002-2013). Rodriguez then presented the presidential ribbon to the head of state.

"I will ensure compliance with all the obligations provided for in the constitution and laws of the republic. The new presidential term will be a period of prosperity, equality, and new democracy"

Nicolas Maduro President of Venezuela

According to teleSUR, a partner of TV BRICS, delegations from 125 countries and international organisations attended the inauguration ceremony. Among them are Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin, Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Haitham Al Ghais, as well as representatives of Argentina, Algeria, Belarus, Brazil, Honduras, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, and other states.

Earlier, Maduro announced plans to carry out constitutional reform in Venezuela. The President stressed that the decree on the creation of a national and international commission to carry it out will be the first document he will sign after taking office.

Elections for head of state were held in Venezuela on 28 July 2024. At them Maduro won with more than 51 per cent of the popular vote.

Photo:  Venezolana de Television