Opposition urges voter boycott as Venezuela holds divisive new election

Venezuelans head to the polls in parliamentary and gubernatorial elections Sunday, months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed a third term in an election marred by violence and fraud allegations. The issue of voter participation is the big unknown as the main opposition has urged citizens not to legitimise what they see as yet another sham vote.

May 25, 2025 - 16:03
Opposition urges voter boycott as Venezuela holds divisive new election
Venezuelans head to the polls in parliamentary and gubernatorial elections Sunday, months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed a third term in an election marred by violence and fraud allegations. The issue of voter participation is the big unknown as the main opposition has urged citizens not to legitimise what they see as yet another sham vote.