The United Socialist Party (PSUV) landed a comprehensive victory in Venezuela’s regional and local elections on November 21, winning 83% of the governorships, reports Paul Dobson.
The United Socialist Party has landed a comprehensive victory in Venezuela’s regional and local elections, winning 83% of the governorships, reports Paul Dobson.
The United Socialist Party (PSUV) landed a comprehensive victory in Venezuela’s regional and local elections on November 21, winning 83% of the governorships, reports Paul Dobson.
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Low Turnout, but Free, Elections in Venezuela Are a Blow To Regime Change Comments
Venezuela held legislative elections on December 6 and, as has become the norm, the U.S. and sectors of the opposition that boycotted the election are claiming fraud without presenting evidence. The coalition of parties supporting President Maduro won 68% of the vote and a supermajority in the National Assembly. All the evidence suggests the elections were free and fair. However, turnout was only 31%, a participation rate that was hampered by a partial opposition boycott of the election.
This call to abstain was made by Juan Guaidó and his allies, but a different faction of the opposition participated fully. In the past three years, this faction of the opposition has taken a moderate stance that involves engaging in dialogue and participating in elections. The moderates accepted the election’s results, called for reflection and strongly criticized the call for a boycott.