Venezuela Deploys 1,200 Military Personnel for Maduro's January 10 Inauguration Amid Election Fraud Claims

Jan 5, 2025, 11:31 AM

Venezuela has deployed over 1,200 military personnel across the country to ensure peace and security ahead of President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 10, 2025. The deployment is part of a broader security plan announced by the Bolivarian National Armed Forces' Operational Strategic Command. Colonel Alexander Granko Arteaga of the Directorate General of Military Counterintelligence emphasized the commitment to safeguarding the country and ensuring Maduro's swearing-in ceremony proceeds smoothly. The move comes amid heightened tensions, as the opposition, led by Edmundo González Urrutia, continues to dispute the results of the July 28 presidential election, claiming fraud. The government has responded by militarizing Caracas and other areas, with increased security presence noted in strategic locations. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan National Assembly, dominated by the ruling party, has begun its legislative session for the 2025-2026 period, with plans to swear in Maduro as president on the scheduled date.