Nicolas Maduro sworn in as President of Venezuela
(VOVWORLD) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term in a ceremony held at the National Assembly in Caracas, presided over by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.
 Mr. Nicolas Maduro was re-elected President of Venezuela for a third term. (Photo: IRNA/VNA) |
In his address, Maduro expressed hope that his new term would bring "peace, prosperity, equality, and new democracy" and pledged to uphold the nation's laws. Following the ceremony, Venezuela closed its border and airspace with Colombia for three days, citing an alleged international plot against the country.
On the same day, the US imposed sanctions on eight Venezuelan officials and increased the reward for Maduro’s arrest to 25 million USD.
Similarly, the UK, EU, and Canada imposed sanctions on 15 Venezuelan officials, including members of the National Election Council and security forces.