Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the National Assembly for the swearing-in ceremony (Matias Delacroix/AP)

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.