Venezuela: Chavismo Wins Governorships In 20 Of 23 States

November 24th, 2021

Awake Goy

Above Photo: A Man Casts His Vote, Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 21, 2021. Twitter/ @ALBATCP.

“It Is A Victory For The Humble People, The Noble People Of Venezuela, Who Have Endured A Brutal War,” President Nicolas Maduro Stressed.

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) President Pedro Calzadilla reported a 41.80 percent turnout in Sunday’s Subnational elections.

Having counted 90.21 percent of the ballots cast in the elections, Calzadilla reaffirmed that the elections took place in a peaceful environment.

The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) candidates hold leads in 20 out of 23 states for the governor’s race.

Meanwhile, the opposition coalition United Democratic Table (MUD) candidates secured a lead in the Cojedes and Zulia states. Neighbors Force (FV) party secured the other governor post for opposition sectors in the Nueva Esparta State.

“Nothing disturbed the electoral process … International observers move freely throughout the country to verify the electoral process… It is a victory for the humble people, the noble people of Venezuela, who have endured a brutal war,” President Nicolas Maduro stressed.

Youth leaders of the Bolivarian Revolution vow to show that Chavismo continues to be the most powerful political force in Venezuela. #MegaElecciónes2021 pic.twitter.com/n6s3YCmr81

— Kawsachun News (@KawsachunNews) November 21, 2021

Over 21,000,000 Venezuelans were called to cast the ballots to elect 23 governors, 335 mayors, 253 lawmakers, and 2,471 councilors.

The CNE delivered credentials to over 300 international observers from 55 countries and institutions such as the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), and the Carter Center.

Nearly 70,000 candidates from all political forces in the South American nation contested the elections. They represented 37 national political parties and 43 regional organizations.

#Venezuela | Election day in Venezuela has unfolded peacefully under international supervision and with remarkable discipline, as the voting population complies with COVID-19 preventive measures. pic.twitter.com/9eJteRmI4T

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) November 21, 2021