Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, in power since 2013, was sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday despite a global outcry that brought thousands out in protest on the eve of the ceremony.Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado,

Electoral authorities loyal to the ruling party declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the country’s election hours after polls closed, but they did not provide detailed vote counts.

Nicolas Maduro's inauguration on Friday for a third term as Venezuela's president drew widespread admonishment from countries that have accused him of stealing the July election.- European Union - The EU said Friday that Maduro was not Venezuela's legitimate president.