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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes oath for a third term as president of Brazil, capping a remarkable comeback for the veteran leftist (2003-2010) after he defeated far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in October elections. IMAGES
Socialist Jose Maria Neves is sworn in as president of Cape Verde, promising to strengthen relations with West Africa and the Portuguese-speaking world while ensuring to defend his island nation's "strength and stability". IMAGES
Venezuelan Army swears oath of loyalty with a military parade to president Nicolas Maduro as he takes office for a second term. IMAGES
Claudia Sheinbaum takes the oath of office in Mexico as the first woman to be elected mayor of Mexico City. IMAGES
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, bruised by half a year of post-election coalition haggling, is elected by parliament to her fourth and likely final term at the helm of Europe's biggest economy. IMAGES