On the 28th, Venezuela’s presidential election was held and incumbent President Maduro was declared the winner.
Protests and demonstrations are currently being held in various parts of the country over the election results, and there are concerns that the protests may spread and security may deteriorate.
Please continue to obtain the latest information from news reports and other sources to ensure your own safety and avoid being caught in unforeseen circumstances.
1 Venezuela’s presidential election was held on the 28th, and the National Electoral Council (CNE) declared President Maduro victorious before dawn on the 29th.
2 Meanwhile, Edumundo González, the candidate of the united opposition, and Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the opposition, held a joint press conference and expressed doubts about the election results, claiming that the rules of the electoral process were violated.
3 Although candidate González stated at the joint press conference that “no one is calling for street demonstrations or violence, and we are calling for reconciliation and peace among Venezuelans,” protests are currently taking place on the main road connecting Caracas City and the Maicetia International Airport, in the Petale district, and elsewhere over the election results, with some Some protesters set fire to the streets and closed the roads, and some were filmed throwing stones at security authorities.
On the evening of the 28th, Defense Minister Padrino held a press conference and said that the election day was basically “a good day with peaceful elections,” although there were some incidental incidents. In Tachira, a group of motorcyclists opened fire, killing one person and wounding others.
In Tachira, a motorcyclist was killed and another injured in an incident in which a group of motorcyclists opened fire on a group of people.
(1) Stay away from areas where rallies or demonstrations are being held. If you encounter a rally or march, leave the area immediately.
(2) Since rallies and demonstrations may cause traffic jams, please be sure to leave more time than usual when going out, and pay close attention to the situation around you.
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