Venezuelan media coverage dominated Spanish newspapers as Maduro executed a rushed inauguration ceremony without showing electoral certificates. The morning brought reports of María Corina Machado's safety after her detention, while opposition candidate Edmundo González remained unreachable. By early afternoon, Maduro staged an expedited swearing-in ceremony, notably devoid of international leaders.
The PSOE introduced legislation to limit "judicial abuse" amid ongoing investigations into Begoña Gómez's activities, while the judge expanded the probe into her bank accounts. Pedro Sánchez's brother provided unclear testimony about his work location.
Evening coverage revealed Venezuela had closed its borders to prevent González from entering the country, while Machado announced González would take office "at the correct moment." The Los Angeles fires situation continued to generate political friction, with Trump's allies reportedly leveraging the crisis.