Javier Albán

Presidential election in Venezuela

Continued repression against opposition as polls give democracy hope

On Sunday, Venezuela will hold its presidential election, which is considered the most important since Nicolás Maduro came to power over a decade ago. Millions of Venezuelans see this as a rare opportunity for real change. The opposition movement, supported by prominent politicians such as María Corina Machado, is pinning its hopes on Edmundo González, who is far ahead of the authoritarian incumbent according to the polls.