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Venezuela’s ruling party held the majority in regional and parliamentary elections on Sunday. This was mainly boycotted last year by opposition parties protesting President Nicolas Maduro and his contested re-election government.
The United Socialist Party in Maduro, Venezuela, won nearly 83% of the vote, according to the National Election Council (CNE), which is widely seen as loyal to the ruling party.
They also reportedly secured 23 of the 24 governors.
Political opposition led by Fishhead María Corina Machado urged voters Boycott the electioncalling it a “fare” designed to justify authoritarian rules.
Maduro rejected the boycott.
“What did they win? They lost everything,” he said regarding the previous boycott of the opposition.
“They – nothing is running that campaign. Venezuela continues its course.”
Election officials reported a turnout of 42.66% of the country’s 21.4 million registered voters.
Protest against Maduro
Just two days before the vote, the government arrested at least 70 people who claimed to be involved in a conspiracy to block the election.
Among those arrested were Juan Pablo Guanipa, former vice president and opposition leader of the National Assembly.
This was the first national vote with wider vote eligibility since Maduro declared victory in the 2024 presidential election. It is widely questioned By international observers and many Venezuelans.
In a national poll conducted by the Venezuela-based company between April 29th and May 4th, Delfos found that only 15.9% of voters were more likely to participate in regional elections.
Of those who said they would vote, 74.2% supported the Maduro party and its allies, while only 13.8% supported the two opposition candidates who chose not to boycott them.
More than 2,000 people, including protesters, electoral workers and political activists. Arrest This is the first time since Maduro’s conflict was re-elected, according to human rights groups.
Additional sources •AP
