Venezuela's political opposition rejects request to delay primary

Venezuela's opposition election commission plans to go ahead with its primary vote in late October, despite the country's national electoral council seeking a delay. The opposition will face President Nicolas Maduro's ruling socialists, who have overseen an economic meltdown and persecuted critics. While Maduro is expected to run for re-election, he has not made an official announcement.

Oct 3, 2023 - 07:30
Venezuela's political opposition rejects request to delay primary
Venezuela's opposition election commission plans to go ahead with its primary vote in late October, despite the country's national electoral council seeking a delay. The opposition will face President Nicolas Maduro's ruling socialists, who have overseen an economic meltdown and persecuted critics. While Maduro is expected to run for re-election, he has not made an official announcement.