Prominent opposition figure Humberto Villalobos, who led the campaign for opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, criticized participation in the current elections, calling it a “farce.”

Over 21 million Venezuelan voters head to the polls today to elect representatives for regional legislative councils, governors, and members of the National Assembly, amid a tense political atmosphere.

These elections follow a controversial presidential vote, where President Nicolas Maduro declared victory in 2024 despite doubts about its integrity.