Nicolás Maduro has been inaugurated for a third term despite significant domestic and international backlash over alleged election fraud.
The ceremony, which took place in Caracas, was attended by authoritarian leaders from Cuba, Nicaragua, China, and Russia, while democratic leaders notably boycotted the event.
Maduro, describing himself as a champion of democracy, failed to provide evidence supporting his election victory against Edmundo González, whom opponents claim was the rightful winner.
The event prompted renewed criticism from global leaders, including the US and UK, who labeled Maduro's claims as fraudulent and condemned ongoing human rights violations in Venezuela.
Venezuelan opposition leaders are vowing to challenge Maduro's rule through non-violent resistance, despite many facing oppression or exile.