Official Venezuelan electoral commission announcement

Venezuelans Vote in Presidential Election Challenging Maduro's Rule; Opposition Leads by 40%

Jul 28, 2024, 10:37 AM

Venezuelans are voting in a presidential election that poses a significant challenge to President Nicolás Maduro's grip on power. The election is seen as the biggest test for the governing socialist PSUV party since it came to power 25 years ago. Maduro is running for a third term, facing his main challenger, Edmundo, amid reports that the Venezuelan opposition is leading by 40% in independent opinion polls. Maduro cast his vote shortly after polls opened in Caracas, claiming there have been no electoral incidents and that he is the only persecuted candidate. Follow live updates as the election unfolds.