ELECTIONS IN VENEZUELA

The re-elected president stressed that this victory marks the beginning of a new period of consolidation of Chavista power in social, political and economic terms»

The polls are expected to close at 6:00 p.m. local time but those who are waiting to vote will be allowed to cast their vote beyond the set time»

According to the National Electoral Council (CNE), during the Sunday elections, 14,638 polling places and 34,143 voting booths will be opened throughout Venezuela»

In the meantime, the president of the Legislative Council, Magdely Valbuena, was appointed as the governor in Zulia»

On learning the results, Venezuelans celebrated the strengthening of their democracy, following an election day that developed in complete normality»

Venezuelans will choose the governors of the 23 states after months of opposition violence and U.S. sanctions»

This decision was adopted in view of the demands made by  violent right-wing opposition groups that insist on violating the Constitution»

The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and its allies reached a majority in the national political arena after triumphing in 212 council halls during Sunday’s municipal elections.»

This Sunday, 19 millions of Venezuelans are called to vote, in order to elect 2,792 representatives, among them 335 municipal mayors, and two metropolitan mayors.»

Venezuelan authorities announced this Thursday the arrest of US citizen Timothy Hallet, linked to actions of violence staged in this country following April 14 presidential elections.»