Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate, as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on opponents.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in to a third term despite credible evidence that his opponent won the latest election

President Nicolas Maduro extended his rule over Venezuela until 2031 when he was sworn in on Friday, despite credible evidence that his opponent won the latest election. The swearing-in followed protests against his plan to serve a third six-year term.