Here’s What to Know About Venezuela’s Flawed Election

Venezuelan election law allows access to polling places, but monitors faced significant barriers, complicating the opposition's ability to prove vote tampering. The election results could negatively impact the economy, jeopardizing the thaw between the Maduro government and the private sector, and may lead to renewed international sanctions. The Biden administration is unlikely to lift economic sanctions, hindering recovery and potentially increasing migration from Venezuela.

Keywords: Venezuela, election, sanctions

Source: The New York Times

Update At: 7/29/2024