VOA Spanish: Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's ruler; opposition calls it 'coup'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, center, stands with his wife, Cilia Flores, left, and National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez after his swearing-in for a third term at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 10, 2025.

Nicolas Maduro was sworn in Friday morning as Venezuela's leader for a new six-year term. As Maduro was sworn in, the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions against officials of his government and others. Later Friday, the opposition called it a coup and indicated a "new phase" of struggle.