Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in for a third presidential term, following disputed elections that were not recognized by the opposition or international observers.
During his inauguration, Maduro pledged that his new term would focus on "peace, prosperity, and equality."
Reports of the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado have emerged, with government officials dismissing these claims as a diversion.
Maduro's victory in the July elections is contested, recognized only by the electoral commission aligned with his administration.
The UN has raised concerns over reports of arbitrary arrests and intimidation of opposition members during recent protests.