Venezuelan President Maduro sworn in amid protests and allegations of electoral fraud, extending his rule until 2031.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election.

President Nicolás Maduro extended his increasingly repressive rule over Venezuela until 2031 when he was sworn in Friday, despite credible evidence that his opponent won the latest election and following protests against his plan to serve a third six-year term.

The incumbent begins a third six-year term in office. It comes after his election last year caused massive controversy, at home and abroad, with the opposition claiming the results were rigged.