Post-election: Legislative Elections in Venezuela
Political AnalisysOn May 25, Venezuela held legislative and regional elections. With 93% of the votes counted, the National Electoral Council (CNE) declared the victory of the Gran Polo Patriótico (GPP), the ruling coalition backed by President Nicolás Maduro, which secured 82.68% of the vote. Alianza Democrática obtained 6.25%, while the Alianza UNTC Única, led by Henrique Capriles, received 5.18%, earning parliamentary representation.
The ruling party strengthened its political and territorial dominance by winning 23 out of 24 governorships, including historically opposition-leaning regions such as Zulia, Barinas, and Nueva Esparta. It also claimed victory in the Guayana Esequiba, a disputed territory with Guyana, which has increased diplomatic tensions in the Caribbean.
Voter turnout stood at just 42.6%, one of the lowest rates in recent legislative elections. This high level of abstention reflects both growing disillusionment with the electoral system and the impact of boycott calls from broad sectors of the opposition.