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Venezuela Prepares for Contentious Regional and Parliamentary Elections

Opposition boycotts and arrests of over 70 alleged conspirators heighten tensions on the eve of voting, with Essequibo's inclusion adding to international disputes.

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Nicolás Maduro (l.) orientiert sich an Wladimir Putin
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Zehn Monate nach seiner umstrittenen Wiederwahl will Venezuelas Präsident Maduro bei den Parlaments- und Regionalwahlen seine Macht weiter ausbauen. Gewählt werden die Gouverneure der Bundesstaaten und die Abgeordneten der Nationalversammlung.

Overview

  • The Venezuelan government claims to have arrested 70 people, including 38 alleged mercenaries, for plotting sabotage ahead of Sunday’s elections.
  • Opposition leaders, including María Corina Machado, have called the arrests state terrorism and urged citizens to boycott the elections over alleged fraud and lack of transparency.
  • Henrique Capriles, a prominent opposition figure, has chosen to participate in the elections, citing a need to preserve the people's voice despite criticism from other opposition factions.
  • For the first time, elections are being held for the disputed Essequibo region, intensifying a long-standing territorial conflict with Guyana, which has condemned the move.
  • The National Electoral Council (CNE) has confirmed that 21 million voters are eligible to participate, while the government maintains heightened security measures.