Five Things You Need To Know

Venezuelans vote in presidential election which could see the country change course

Five things you need to know

1. Venezuelans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday, 28 July 2024, that could see the country change course.

2. The incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro, is seeking a third six-year term in office.

3. Maduro's main challenger is Henrique Capriles, the former governor of Miranda state and the leader of the opposition Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD).

4. The election is being held amid a severe economic crisis in Venezuela, with inflation running at over 1,000,000% per year.

5. The outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the future of Venezuela, which has been ruled by the socialist United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) since 1999.

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WEB Published July 28 2024 Updated July 29 2024 148 am

Venezuelan's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of.

WEB Venezuelans have a crucial decision ahead of them On Sunday they decide whether to give President Nicolas Maduro a third six-year term in office or to.

The Venezuelan government and the opposition are due to restart talks later on Tuesday after a suspension of almost a year. The two sides are expected to discuss a range of issues, including the upcoming presidential election, the economy, and human rights.