Nicolas Maduro sworn in as Venezuelan president for 3rd term

Nicolas Maduro on Friday was sworn in as Venezuelan president for a third term.

Taking the oath before National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and on the Constitution, Maduro pledged to ensure "peace, prosperity, equality and the new democracy" in Venezuela.

In his post-oath speech, Maduro called for a broad dialogue process in the country "to advance together toward a major constitutional reform that will further democratize Venezuela.

" The reform, he said, aims to update "the principles of the Constitution based on the new economy and society," and "to defend the country from new technological threats."

On July 28, 2024, Maduro won the presidential election with 51.95 percent of vote, according to figures from the National Electoral Council.