Nicolás Maduro has been inaugurated for his third consecutive term as president of Venezuela, a move met with widespread criticism and allegations of a rigged election process. The G7 has denounced the lack of democratic legitimacy surrounding the inauguration, and the United States has responded with new sanctions, stating it does not recognize Maduro as the elected leader. Additionally, a $25 million bounty has been placed on Maduro for information leading to his arrest. Protests erupted both domestically and internationally, with opposition figures accusing him of staging a coup. As Maduro takes office amid heightened scrutiny and a bleak outlook for opposition forces, Venezuelans grapple with feelings of hope and disappointment.