As polls close in Venezuela’s presidential election, tensions are high as incumbent Nicolás Maduro seeks a third term in office against challenger Edmundo González. The opposition has raised concerns about potential election tampering, citing past instances of electoral fraud.
With polling stations remaining open for voters still in line, the opposition has called on supporters to keep vigil to ensure a fair counting process. Former candidate María Corina Machado has emphasized the importance of transparency in the election, urging Venezuelans to stay at their polling stations.
The PSUV party, in power for the past 25 years, has faced criticism for its handling of the economy, leading to a mass exodus of citizens in search of better opportunities. González has promised to work towards bringing back those who have left, while Maduro has vowed to win the election “by hook or by crook.”
The National Electoral Council, controlled by government loyalists, will announce the official results of the election. The outcome could have global implications, especially regarding oil prices, as Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves.
As the country awaits the election results, all eyes are on the counting process to ensure a fair and transparent outcome. The future of Venezuela hangs in the balance as the nation awaits the final verdict of the people’s choice for their next leader.
