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Tensions running very high in a voting center in Araure, Portuguesa state, which reportedly did not open all day over supposed controversies with opposition witnesses. An opposition crowd ended up tearing down the fence and the station coordinator had to be escorted out. Follow VA’s live coverage here 👉🏽shorturl.at/SvCAa #presidentialelections2024

Things don't always go according to plan 😂 Far-right pseudo-candidate María Corina Machado had all the cameras ready for a triumphant entrance at her voting center in a fancy part of Caracas. Only one of the assigned soldiers was not so inclined to shake her hand.

We're going live today at 7 pm (Caracas and eastern time), 5 pm (Mexico City) to talk about today's all-important Venezuelan presidential elections. We'll share our on-the-ground findings as well as analyze the scenarios ahead! #presidentialelections2024

Despite what mainstream media outlets have tried to portray, VA's Katrina Kozarek reports from Lara state that Venezuelans themselves have trust in their electoral system. #presidentialelections2024

Cira Pascual Marquina sends her report from the upper-middle-class neighborhood of Chacao, in Eastern Caracas, at a massive voting center. Follow our rolling coverage to get updates and recaps by clicking here 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/RTJ5p #presidentialelections2024#Venezuela#elections#chacao#caracas#electionsinvenezuela

Lucas Koerner reports from the Chavista stronghold in the working-class neighborhood of Sucre in Western Caracas. “The atmosphere is calm but with enthusiasm to participate in the democratic process.”

“Today on Chavez's birthday, we defend our national independence. Commune or nothing!” The view from the communards, Minister of Communes Ángel Prado reports on the work to ensure people living in the country’s more than 3,000 communes can vote in today’s election.

In our on-the-ground coverage, we bring you the stories of today's protagonists: the Venezuelan people. Click here to learn more about today's elections from firsthand experiences 👉🏼https://shorturl.at/AupO5 #presidentialelections2024

Our on-the-ground coverage continues, Andreína Chávez Alava highlights the efficient organization of the process at a massive voting center, which has more than 11,000 people registered to vote at this location. 📍Andrés Bello School, Caracas, Venezuela

📍 Reporting from Fermín Toro School in Caracas, one of the largest voting centers with over 8,000 registered voters, Andreína Chávez Alava provides an update. More than 1,000 people have already cast their votes, with lines still forming outside. Inside, voters are patiently waiting at their designated tables. Stay tuned for continuous updates here 👉🏽http://shorturl.at/SvCAa

📍 Live from José Ávalos School in El Valle, southwest Caracas, one of the largest voting centers in Venezuela. Significant queues since early morning show the eagerness of the people to exercise their democratic rights. High turnout and a smooth voting process have been reported, with voters quickly moving through nine stations. Stay tuned for VA's rolling coverage and insights on this presidential election day here 👉🏽shorturl.at/SvCAa

How does the voting process work in Venezuela?🇻🇪 Venezuelans go through the so-called “electoral horseshoe” to cast their votes: 1. Voters run their fingerprints through a biometric ID machine. 2. They move to the second step, where a touchscreen machine is unlocked. 3. The machine prints a paper backup confirming the choice that is to be deposited in a ballot box. 4. Voters sign and stamp their fingerprints on the electoral record. This primer on Venezuela's presidential elections will help you understand how it all works 👉🏽https://t.co/adTe1z7nty