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Venezuelans Vote for Lawmakers and Governors as Opposition Calls for Election Boycott

Venezuelan voters cast ballots on Sunday for 285 National Assembly deputies, 24 governors, and regional legislators amid widespread opposition calls to boycott the election.
The vote follows intensified government repression, including detentions of dozens, among them a top opposition leader, suspected of plotting to disrupt the election.
The polls are the first broad-participation elections since last year's disputed presidential contest won by President Maduro amid credible fraud allegations.
A nationwide poll found only 15.9% of respondents very likely to vote, while opposition leader Humberto Villalobos called the vote “a comedy, a parody.”
The election’s outcome is expected to maintain ruling-party control due to government appointment of loyalists to oversee opposition-held offices and persistent repression.

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The Canberra Times

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Venezuelans vote, as opposition calls for poll boycott

Venezuela is going to the polls to elect MPs, governors and other officials against a backdrop of heightened...

2 hours ago·Canberra, Australia

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Al Jazeera

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Venezuelans vote amid boycott calls and fears of government repression

Legislative, regional elections are first to allow broad voter participation since 2024 disputed presidential vote.

5 hours ago·Qatar

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Euronews

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Venezuela elections: opposition calls for boycott of vote

Voters are heading to the polls to elect parliamentarians and local governors amid calls from the opposition to boycott the elections. The governor of the disputed Guayana Esequiba region is also up for election.

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Deutsche Welle

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Venezuelans head to polls as opposition urges boycott

Voting is set to take place in Venezuela for lawmakers and governors after a crackdown that saw dozens of government critics detained. Turnout is expected to be low as opposition leaders urge a boycott

12 hours ago·Bonn, Germany

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politika.rs

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Parliamentary and Local Sources in Venezuela Today

Parliamentary and local elections are being held in Venezuela today. Venezuelans will vote for 285 members of the National Assembly, 24 governors and 260 members of regional legislative councils, reports the Venezuelaanalysis portal, stating that a total of 36 political parties have nominated candidates for the National Assembly.

14 hours ago·Belgrade, Serbia

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