Preelection: Legislative Elections in Venezuela
Political AnalisysOn May 25, Venezuela will elect the 285 deputies who will constitute the National Assembly for the 2026–2031 term. For the first time, eight seats corresponding to the Essequibo region (a territory disputed with Guyana) will be included, despite the International Court of Justice’s opposition.The measure has been interpreted as a political gesture by the ruling party to assert sovereignty and escalate diplomatic tensions.
With the opposition Plataforma Unitaria Democrática (PUD) excluded from the process, Chavismo holds a significant advantage. Preliminary projections suggest that the ruling party could secure between 200 and 230 seats, consolidating an absolute majority capable of passing organic reforms without the need for negotiation. Control over state resources, the design of the electoral system, and a fragmented opposition all work in favor of the Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), which is on track to reaffirm its parliamentary control for another term.