Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, has overcome the first major obstacle facing him in 2025 after staring down domestic and foreign foes to extend his 12-year rule. “[I’m] the people’s president … and I will forge ahead with the hurricane-like, volcanic strength of a people who cherish their homeland, cherish their future and cherish peace,” the 62-year-old proclaimed on Friday at an inauguration his opponents vowed, but failed, to disrupt. But experts say a second, and probably greater hurdle now lies ahead: Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the unpredictable consequences that could have for Maduro’s political survival. “The
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