Maduro Sworn In; González Recognized by US

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in for a third term, despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and international condemnation. Opposition leader Edmundo González is believed to have won the election, supported by evidence from election observers and internal vote tallies, but Maduro has retained power with military backing. Protests erupted across Venezuela and in South Florida, with demonstrators demanding recognition of González as the legitimate president. The United States and several other countries have recognized González's victory, imposing new sanctions on Maduro's government. Opposition leader María Corina Machado was briefly detained amid the unrest, sparking further international criticism of Maduro's repressive tactics. Despite these challenges, Maduro maintains his position, dismissing fraud allegations and portraying his presidency as a triumph of democracy.