engine Venezuelan political opposition it starts to heat up in the middle of economic and social conditions that do not promise peace. This unitary platformbringing together a large part anti-maduriststarted the nomination process for The primary elections scheduled for 22 October. The winner will face Nicolás Maduro, who has been in power for ten years, in the 2024 presidential election, provided the conditions that the parties must agree to with international approval are met.
At least 13 leaders they intend to participate in this internal conflict. They have until June 23. The applicants include the former governor of Miranda province, Henrique Capriles, He narrowly lost two elections against Hugo Chavez and Maduro. On the far right of the opposition spectrum former assistant María Corina Machado. Andrés Velásquez from La Causa R and Delsa Solórzano also expressed their desire to participate. Freddy Superlano will represent Leopoldo López’s party Voluntad Popular. former deputy Juan Guido. “Ex-president in charge” is in the United States, where he completed his term. marked political eclipse.
This National Primary Commission (CNP) gave information about a relevant fact. Given the size of immigration in recent years, which has exceeded seven million according to the United Nations, Venezuelans living abroad will be able to participate in the primaries in the United States. 15 cities related to United States of America10 from Colombia, eight from Spain, five from Brazil, four from Italy, four from Chile, three from Mexico, three from Canada, three from Portugal, two from Argentina, two from Ecuador and many from Peru. According to CNP chief Jesús María Casal, polling stations will be set up in these counties that will allow migrants to update their residence information on a specially designed digital platform so that they can then express their preferences.
innovative enterprise
“Thanks to everyone who supported us in making this initiative possible, which allows citizens who have had to leave the country to participate in building political change for Venezuela.” said. HE stakeHe hopes the CNP will deliver the first volume that could turn into a political event.
some unknowns
The road to these elections is still full of doubts and threats, including the issue of technical assistance from the United States. National Electoral Council (CNE) on October 22. The toughest part of the opposition rejects the participation of a party. body mostly aligned with government. Casal is betting on a collaboration with the State, which he assumes will be part of a broader deal with madurismo to provide election guarantees in 2024.
“We need logistics provided by CNE. logistics of a voting center, logistics of the machine. “This should be a pre-election calling on all Venezuelans, wherever they live,” he said. 15-year ban on holding elective positions In 2017, he was exposed as a result of the sanctions applied in the moments of the greatest conflict. “I can’t disable myself“Whether I introduce myself or not, I will not ask permission from the government,” he said.
capillary He was subjected to this measure, which left him out of the electoral game until 2032. alleged administrative irregularities Made while ruling the province of Miranda. The former governor is considered innocent and the target of state persecution.
Mission a year and a half ago election observation EU In its final report, it warned of recommendations on this matter, referring to the “lack of legal certainty that has led to the arbitrary disqualification of candidates”. Restoration of political rights is one of the items on the agenda of the Norwegian-mediated negotiations between madurismo and its Mexican adversaries. At the end of last April, 20 countries, including the United States, supported the lifting of sanctions against Venezuela if free elections were held next year.
The path of the application coincides with a moment when alarms are triggered. economy. Ezio Angelini of the employers’ association Fedecámaras assured that the country was once again in crisis. recessive cycle. This drop between GDP It will be close to 8%. Venezuela recorded an unprecedented 17.73% growth in 2022 after years of defeat, according to the Central Bank.
HE Venezuela Financial Observatory (OVF) reported inflation last 12 months 458%. The minimum wage, which was raised to $29.68 for the last time in March 2022, was devalued by 82 percent. It currently does not exceed six dollars. The Higher Institute for Union Studies (Inaesin) noted that 97 protests were registered during May, 31% more than seen in April, and almost entirely because of salary problems. With this social conspiracy in the background, the opposition, which believes that its victory in transparent elections should not be questioned, is trying to determine its only candidate.