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🎥 "Let’s not leave spaces for those who once used the National Assembly to ask for sanctions to generate suffering and migration." ALBA-TCP Secretary General Jorge Arreaza from the Manuel Palacios Fajardo polling station in El Panal Commune. This is where Hugo Chávez voted. #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

🎥 VA’s Andreína Chávez reports from the working-class barrio of Petare as Venezuelans vote for over 500 positions, including 285 National Assembly deputies. Chavismo runs united; opposition remains divided.

🎥 VA’s Katrina Kozarek reports from Lara’s Communal Power Center, where voting began smoothly and locals await GPP candidate Luis Reyes Reyes. #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

🎥 Voting underway in Caracas’ El Valle neighborhood. VA’s Ricardo Vaz reports from the ground as turnout emerges as the key factor in today’s legislative and regional elections. #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

🗳️🇻🇪 ELECTIONS | Venezuela’s legislative and regional elections are underway. Electoral authorities report that 100% of voting station officials are present and 95% of polling booths were activated by 8:30 AM. Nearly 16,000 polling stations have been set up across the country. 📡 Follow Venezuelanalysis’ rolling blog for live coverage throughout the day: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-2025-legislative-and-regional-elections-rolling-coverage/ #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

📢 Venezuela heads to the polls today, May 25, to elect a new National Assembly, state governors, and regional legislative councils. The United Socialist Party (PSUV) and its allies in the Great Patriotic Pole selected candidates through a hybrid process: grassroots assemblies across the country and leadership evaluations, according to PSUV candidate Oliver Rivas. A total of 36 national parties, 10 regional ones, and 6 indigenous organizations are on the ballot. 🗳️ Follow Venezuelanalysis for rolling coverage throughout the day here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-2025-legislative-and-regional-elections-rolling-coverage/ #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

📝 INTERVIEW | ‘We’re Building a New Way of Life’: A Conversation with National Assembly Candidate Albanys Montilla Albanys Montilla, a 27-year-old PSUV candidate and lifelong communard, believes the National Assembly must create laws that empower Venezuela’s communes to manage resources directly, without intermediaries. She speaks about growing up under imperialist aggression and how sanctions fractured Venezuelan families, especially hurting women and youth. But Montilla also emphasizes the commune’s role in rebuilding consciousness through collective work and direct democracy. 'The commune is not just a slogan, it’s a reality we’re constructing. The new parliament must pass laws that let communities manage resources themselves.' 🔗 Read the full interview here: https://shorturl.at/VKC47 #Communes#LegislativeRegionalElections2025#NationalAssembly#Sanctions#Youth

📰 NEWS | Maduro Leads Massive Rally in Caracas as Venezuelan Electoral Campaigns Close Venezuela concludes its legislative and regional election campaigns ahead of the May 25 vote. President Maduro led a mass rally in Caracas, calling the elections a stand for sovereignty. Meanwhile, authorities announced the arrest of 38 people allegedly linked to far-right plots to disrupt the vote, including politician Juan Pablo Guanipa. Defense Minister Padrino López confirmed military deployment to protect the electoral process. 🔗 Follow the link to read the full report: https://shorturl.at/b5pgR #LegislativeRegionalElections2025#ManuelRosales#NicolasMaduro

🗳️🇻🇪 This Sunday, Venezuelans return to the ballot box to choose new regional lawmakers and local officials. Count on Venezuelanalysis for on-the-ground updates, context, and full election day coverage! 👉 In the meantime, check out our complete electoral guide here: https://shorturl.at/NylSl #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

📘 GUIDE | Venezuela’s 2025 Legislative and Regional Elections: A Quick Guide 🗳️🇻🇪 Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday, May 25, to elect a new National Assembly, governors in all 24 states, and members of regional legislative councils. This marks the 32nd electoral process under the Bolivarian Revolution. Our quick guide breaks down the key elements of the vote, including the electoral process, major parties and candidates, and key races to watch. 👉 Read the full guide here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/venezuelas-2025-legislative-and-regional-elections-a-quick-guide/ #LegislativeRegionalElections2025

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: US Grants 60-Day Chevron Extension; Direct Talks Lead to US Soldier Release The Trump administration granted Chevron a two-month extension to continue operations in Venezuela. The decision followed March’s revocation of General License 41. OFAC has not yet issued the updated license. The move came after US envoy Richard Grenell held negotiations with Maduro government officials in Antigua. Talks resulted in the release of US Air Force veteran Joseph St. Clair, who had been detained since November 2024. He returned to the US on Tuesday with Grenell. 🔗 Follow the link to read the full report: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-us-grants-60-day-chevron-extension-direct-talks-lead-to-us-soldier-release/ #Chevron#Sanctions#USVenezuelaRelations

📰NEWS | Venezuelan Government Denounces ‘Terrorist’ Plot to Sabotage May 25 Elections Venezuelan authorities have detained 38 individuals—21 Venezuelans and 17 foreigners—accused of involvement in an alleged far-right conspiracy to sabotage the May 25 regional and legislative elections. Targets reportedly included embassies, hospitals, police stations, and public infrastructure. According to Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, the detainees included mercenaries and explosives experts who entered Venezuela via Colombia, posing as tourists. In response, flights from Colombia have been suspended until May 26 at 6:00 p.m. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/UZMnJ #LegislativeRegionalElections2025#Terrorism