Sonali Ray, writer
The Venezuelan government is currently confronted with its most challenging electoral challenge in decades. The upcoming presidential election on Sunday has the potential to either extend President Nicolas Maduro’s tenure in office by an additional six years or to terminate the self-proclaimed socialist policies that were once effective in bolstering anti-poverty initiatives but whose ongoing mismanagement has since plunged the nation into an economic crisis.
For years, opposition politicians boycotted elections that they perceived as manipulated. However, as the government’s popularity has declined, erstwhile adversaries have united in an effort to alter the government at the ballot box.
Maduro seeks a third six-year tenure.
During a party gathering in Caracas in March, Maduro accepted the nomination as the governing United Socialist Party’s candidate for the July 28 presidential election, asserting that he has “the support of the people.” The party asserts that its decision was supported by more than four million members who selected their candidate.
What is necessary to know:
What is the name of the candidate in opposition?
Edmundo González Urrutia, a former ambassador who has never held public office. María Corina Machado, a former lawmaker who was prohibited from serving as the opposition candidate, has been accompanying him on his campaign. They have pledged to establish an economy that will entice the millions of Venezuelans who have fled the country to return.
What is the reason for the current president’s difficulties?
The popularity of President Nicolás Maduro has declined as a consequence of an economic crisis that has been precipitated by a decline in oil prices, corruption, and government mismanagement.
Who will be voting?
The number of potential voters is anticipated to decrease to approximately 17 million as a result of the exodus of over 7.7 million individuals, including approximately 4 million voters, as a result of the protracted crisis. Currently, over 21 million Venezuelans are registered to vote.
