HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 19: Nicolás Maduro was sworn-in today as   democratically-elected President of the Bolivarian Republic of   Venezuela at the National Assembly in Caracas, reported Prensa Latina news agency.
Maduro received the presidential sash from the President of the   National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, and Maria Gabriela Chavez,   daughter of late President Hugo Chavez, with Maduro vowing to continue
the legacy of justice started 14 years ago with the Bolivarian   Revolution.
“I would like to start this speech by asking for protection and   blessings from Commander Hugo Chavez so that he gives me wisdom to get   to know how to build a homeland of peace, love, inclusive, of all and
for all Venezuelans,” said Maduro during his first address to the   nation as President.
He recalled the 203th anniversary of the beginning of the  independence war against Spain, and said Venezuela is now in democracy  and peace and.
Maduro appreciated the presence in the inauguration ceremony of 17  heads of State and 61 delegations from around the world, as well as  the expressions of solidarity and international support