World · 12 d ago
Venezuelans demand elections in their first national protest in nearly two years
Cities with protests
- Caracas
- Valencia
- Maracay
- San Cristóbal
- Maracaibo
Thousands marched in Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, San Cristóbal and Maracaibo, in a protest organized by María Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela movement.
What we know
- Maduro was captured by US forces in January
- Machado wants a vote by July 2027
Not yet
- The date of any election
No date is set for a vote to replace Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by US forces in January. Machado says elections must be held by July 2027.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez leads the country with US backing, and security forces had a minimal presence at the protests.
