CARACAS, July 29 – Venezuelans went to polling stations across the country and cast ballots on Sunday in the presidential election.
Minutes after the voting process began, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros, who’s seeking a third term in office, cast his vote at Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas. He said the election had started peacefully and called for high voter turnout.
“I am sure everything will go well, and tomorrow will be a beautiful day,” Maduro told the media.
Maduro is running against nine presidential candidates. Of all the candidates, Edmundo Gonzalez, a retired diplomat, is seen as a significant challenge to Maduro.
More than 21.6 million Venezuelans are eligible to vote, choosing from among 10 presidential candidates. The head of state will lead the nation from 2025 to 2031.
