Motivation to vote gains strength ahead of the June 28 presidential elections

Gabriel Montenegro / [email protected]

The presidential campaign to elect the new Venezuelan leader is intensifying, and the whirlwind of the parties is already intensifying in trying to convince the electorate with each of the government’s offers as we enter the final stretch before the great national election.

In Trujillo, a region where Chavismo was considered impregnable territory, things are divided; this after a survey carried out on citizens from different sectors of the regional public and private life.

Permanence guarantees stability

The experienced former director of Satrud, now the Trujillano Sports Institute, Alejandro Sánchez Martorelli, who is a member of the new organization «Futuro», says that it is necessary to go out and vote to fulfill this civic duty, and he will do so in particular to reaffirm democracy in the country, in favor of the continuity of President Maduro, who is the only leader who guarantees peace and progress for all Venezuelans. «On July 28, my vote will definitely go to Maduro and in the same way I call on the people of Trujillo not to let themselves be manipulated and to vote with a public conscience.»

Alejandro Sánchez Martorelli: «To ratify our democratic sentiment».

Change is necessary and urgent

For educator Gilmer Avendaño, the “vote represents an inalienable right and the best way to express our ideal and political preference. “We are living through very difficult times and a total change is necessary; not only of the protagonists of the current regime, but of the disastrous model of running the country that has failed miserably, plunging us into a crisis never seen before by Venezuelans.

“It is time to change this and restore hope to all these people who suffer daily from this evil called socialism.”

Another of those surveyed was the leader of the movement “United for Trujillo,” Salvador Evando Morillo, who tells us that it is time to give a different direction to the nation, especially a total change of the socio-economic model to promote small and medium-sized businesses, also change the way of governing and rescue millions of Venezuelans who have had to emigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities, because here in their own country there are none. “These and many other motivations drive me to go out and vote this July 28.”

Gilmer Avendaño: «We urgently need to restore hope to the Venezuelan people.»

Return of our children

Miguel Peña, a volunteer with María Corina who supports Edmundo González’s candidacy, was direct in stating that: “Of course I’m going to go out and vote, and the reason for doing so is everything that is happening in the country, where our children and relatives have had to go out and risk their lives and in many cases be humiliated in other countries. We also have to end the crises of the Electric System and the tortuous blackouts, the permanent lack of water; the shortage of gasoline in an oil country and to top it off the miserable wages of the working masses. These are more than powerful reasons to go out and vote and end this nightmare” – concluded Peña.

Miguel Peña: “The massive vote will change the course and will bring us back social tranquility.”

Teaching against the wall

Mr. Alirio Segovia is an educator, lawyer and also a student of Social Communication at Nurr-Trujillo.

In response to our question, he did not hesitate to say that in his case he will go out very early to vote on July 28, since our country needs to return to its time of prosperity and change everything that is currently in place to return to the path of true autonomy; without hijacked powers; without persecution. Enough of impositions; we have to be united and work hard and frankly for peace and reconciliation in Venezuela.

Alirio Segovia: “It is time to return to democratic normality in the country.”

Dr. Magaly Mendez, another active leader of the PUD and the Somos Venezuela Volunteer Group, said that “it is necessary for all Trujillo residents to go out and vote and fulfill this civic and national duty.

We cannot demand if we do not fulfill our duty and this Sunday, July 28, this feeling must be made forceful through free suffrage.

The professor adds that in addition to this, it is also necessary that the witnesses and members of the table remain in their centers until the respective minutes are drawn up, after the vote count. “We are going to vote to ratify the democratic essence and show our decision in this important process.”

Magaly Mendez: » People’s participation is essential for the necessary changes.

The present media

Félix Parada, radio host and producer, believes that voting is the way to elect our representatives to public office.

“Communicators are guarantors of the Rule of Citizen Law and as such we must also attend the presidential elections.” He calls on the CNE to facilitate the work of the people duly authorized by the Electoral Power and to ensure that there are no obstacles in the exercise of the work of covering these important elections.”

Félix Parada: “Let’s all vote this July 28th”

Sports coach Mauricio Ríos Torres believes that abstentionism has done a lot of damage to electoral processes in Venezuela.

“We have to go out and vote to express our opinion and choose our new president without fear. I hope there is peace and respect at the polling stations, without confrontations, and we can wake up on the 29th with an atmosphere of peace and calm for all Venezuelans.”

Mauricio Ríos Torres: “If we do not vote, we have no right to demand reforms or socio-economic improvements”

Voting Intention

Willingness to participate in the electoral process is a key indicator of the civic engagement of the population. According to the most recent study presented by Frequency58 of ORC Consultores (05 – 13 July 2024), a large majority of respondents express their intention to participate.

Among the results we found that

– 49% of those surveyed are determined to exercise their right to vote.

– 22% express a clear intention to participate in the elections.

– 19% have doubts, but might consider voting.

– 3% have no intention of voting.-

– 7% would absolutely not vote

When analyzing voting intentions in the Andean region, the following percentages can be highlighted:

36% of respondents say they will definitely vote, 25% express a clear intention to participate in the elections, 19% say they might vote, while only 4% say they would not vote and 16% say they will definitely not vote.

These numbers reflect a diversity of opinions and motivations among the population, evidencing both enthusiasm and reservations regarding the act of voting. It is important to encourage active participation this Sunday, July 28, in order to strengthen democracy together.