US EditionHigh Voter Abstention Expected in Venezuela's Upcoming Elections
- Venezuelans are voting on May 25 in national and regional elections to choose National Assembly members and governors amid a deep crisis.
- The vote follows last year's contested presidential election, with opposition leader María Corina Machado in hiding and many leaders exiled or jailed due to government repression.
- A nationwide poll showed only 15.9% of voters intend to participate, citing distrust in electoral authorities and the belief voting no longer brings change amid worsening economic conditions.
- Year-over-Year inflation hit 172% in April with a $1.36 monthly minimum wage, while Maduro declared an economic emergency and U.S. Decisions on Chevron's license may impact Venezuelans more than the election result.
- Observers predict a partial boycott that could allow the government to claim victory amid a divided opposition and ongoing political manipulation.
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Enrique Zuleta: "What's New Is the Surge in Abstention, Which Is a Very Important fact."
Political analyst Enrique Zuleta spoke with CNN Radio Argentina this Saturday about the behavior of citizens in the legislative elections in Buenos Aires City. On "Dicen que Dicen" with Alberto Lotuf, he said: "What's new is the surge in abstention, which is a very important statistic. Consider that the 30% of Adorni Milei's 53% vote in the capital is equivalent to 14% of the vote in an election with 70% participation," he said. "It's not an ele…
Apathy and economic crisis mark the final stretch of the legislative and gubernatorial election campaign in Venezuela
An election without an electoral atmosphere. Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary and gubernatorial elections, campaigning and expectations are almost nonexistent on the streets of Venezuela. Opinion polls report that approximately 35% of the population is determined to vote, or is considering it. Some political analysts, who prefer not to be identified, estimate that perhaps half of them, or slightly more, could end up going to the polls on Sund…
High voter abstention expected in Venezuela's upcoming elections
Venezuela will hold regional and parliamentary elections Sunday amid a deep political and economic crisis. High voter abstention is forecast and a divided opposition lacks a unified strategy against the ruling party.
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