Venezuela elections: tension, demands to “take to the streets”, delays, when will the results be?

2024-07-29 01:11:00

Venezuela This Sunday he experienced an election day filled with tension and anticipation. The country’s future is a bone of contention between the two sides Nicolás Maduro — Chavista presidents and leaders — and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia — who is leading in the polls —. The election is over and we’re here to tell you How the process works.

I vote for themThey close at 6pm (7pm in Argentina). However, after the scheduled closing time of the polls, the government He did not declare the vote closed.

The first results will be announced after 10 o’clock (11 o’clock Argentina time). However, authorities said the data would only be released if the trend was irreversible.

Minutes after polls closed, gang members showed up on motorcycles to intimidate people trying to witness the counting of votes. There are this postcard all over CaracasAccording to local media reports.

One protester spoke to TN news channel and explained why they continued: “We won’t allow this to happen. “Venezuela is a free and democratic country.”

«We are trying to get our children back. This is the guarantee for our people to keep moving forward. Venezuela is good, Venezuela wants peace and wants the rotten right to change its attitude,” he said.We’re not threatening, they don’t want to concede the election. The rotten right wants to sow the seeds of violence«.

Diosdado Cabello, vice president of Venezuela’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV), said: He called on the revolutionary forces to take to the streets once and for all because “these people [la oposición] “He doesn’t understand people’s reasons.”

“The joy of ordinary people contrasts with the anguish of spokesmen for the right. The pain of knowing what happened. We also know what happened, but we respect CNE’s statement. He will provide his number and we will wait for them,” he said.

#president2024 | At 7:30 p.m., citizens sang the national anthem and demanded that votes be counted outside the Alberto Lavel election center in Montesano, Vargas state. pic.twitter.com/ySvtfeZ8Gv

— The Cocuyo Effect (@EfectoCocuyo) July 29, 2024

Although there are no official figures yet, the ruling party remains “optimistic”. «Violence failed, hatred failed; love was won, independence was won, Venezuelan sovereignty was won, peace was wonsaid Jorge Rodríguez, President Nicolás Maduro’s campaign manager and National Assembly speaker.

“We can’t give results, but I can show faces.” he added, a smile flashing across his face.

The official did not reveal specific figures, saying the ruling party “Yes, we respect the laws and constitution of our country” and said they would wait for the first preliminary announcement from the National Electoral Commission (CNE).

Venezuelan law bans dissemination of exit poll results before the first official announcement.

Venezuela elections: Here’s the vote for Nicolas Maduro

president of venezuela Vote this Sunday and said he would “make sure they are respected» Election results.

After voting in Caracas, “I recognize and will recognize the electoral referee, the official gazette, and I will ensure that they are respected,” Maduro declared. He called on the 10 presidential candidates to follow his example and respect the official results announced by the National Electoral Commission.

Maduro cast his vote at the Simon Rodriguez National Bolivarian Ecological School in Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas. over there, He stressed the need to “preserve and defend peace” and combat those who “hate and want revenge.” He assured that good and harmony would prevail in Venezuela.

Nicolás Maduro cast his vote in Caracas and stressed the importance of respecting the electoral process. Photo AFP/Juan Barreto.

According to the EFE agency, an incident occurred at the San Rafael Bolivar School in the city of Tachira Cardenas when a group of people united socialist party of venezuela (PSUV) entered the voting center and neighbors demanded his eviction.

Maduro has denied such accusations and maintained upbeat rhetoric. He guaranteed a smooth electoral process.. “Today, in Venezuela, the greatest expression of kindness and love will triumph. There is peace and no electoral incidents.. They didn’t even slap the candidate, is this true across Latin America?

The president also addressed the perception that he is an internationally persecuted candidate, but denied that he was a victim: “The only persecuted candidate is Nicolás Maduro, who is persecuted by the world’s powers. But we are not used to complaining, but to creative action.

Maduro concluded his speech by stressing the importance of respecting the outcome: ““I recognize and will recognize the election referees, the official proclamations, and I will make sure they are respected.” He reiterated that he urged other candidates to do the same.

Venezuela elections: Maria Collina Machado votes and responds to Elon Musk

Political leader Maria Collina Machado did not participate in these elections because she was disqualified from holding political office. Photo: AP/Matthias Delacroix.

Maria Corina Machado responded to a message on her social networks this Saturday evening, after the tycoon, who owns companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, expressed support for tomorrow’s elections.

Now is the time for the Venezuelan people to have a chance at a better future.

Support Maria Corina! https://t.co/d122luXBbk

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 27, 2024

“Dear Elon Musk, we Venezuelans are achieving extraordinary things,” he began his message. And added: “We are determined to live a life of dignity and prosperityand get our families home.

“Tomorrow is a new beginning; Venezuela will be free!” he concluded.

At around 4 p.m., the opposition leader gave a speech and addressed the press. There, he said more than 9 million people had already voted.

“For my children, for your children, for my friends who are incarcerated, for every Venezuelan who is prevented from voting today; and for you and me. More than 9 million people have already voted. It was the most important act of citizenship in our history. I am deeply proud to be Venezuelan. Today, the desire for freedom has become inevitable“,He said.

Venezuela elections: González Urrutia condemns the circulation of false data about first election results

main opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutiareports said They disclosed fake exit boxes Meanwhile voting continues.

“False data is being spread in violation of the law. We respect normalcy and wait for the results very calmly.

Along these lines, he said: “We believe everyone will do the same. The general public is sincerely invited to continue to participate!

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