Person casting a paper ballot in a box with the logo of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE). Photo: File photo.
The Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) reported this Monday, April 21, that it has reached 62% completion of the electoral schedule, in compliance with Article 293 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and as part of preparations for the May 25 elections.
In a statement, the highest electoral body asserted that this percentage demonstrates steady and unhindered progress in executing scheduled activities ahead of the May 25 elections.
The CNE added that 36,986 applications were received, corresponding to 6,687 candidates, with gender-balanced participation: 53.93% men and 46.07% women.
It also called on the Venezuelan people to participate in the historic elections on May 25, during which deputies to the National Assembly, governors, and members of the Legislative Councils of the country’s 24 states will be elected.
The CNE emphasized the importance of coordinated and sustained efforts to strengthen democratic processes in the country.
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Below is the full unofficial translation of the statement:
The National Electoral Council, in compliance with the provisions of Article 293 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and within the framework of the electoral schedule for the 2025 National and Regional Assembly Elections, informs the country that it is making steady progress in carrying out each of the scheduled activities.
As of today, April 21, we have reached 62% completion of the electoral schedule, reflecting the institutional commitment and the joint efforts of the technical and operational teams, as well as all the stakeholders involved.
Among the main milestones already achieved, we highlight:
• Approval of the Final Electoral Register.
• The ratification and installation of the Subordinate Electoral Bodies.
• The act of choosing a position on the ballot by organizations for political purposes.
• And the successful nomination process for candidates for the positions of deputies to the National Assembly, governors, and legislators to the State Legislative Councils.
In this application process, we highlight the plural and democratic participation of:
• 36 organizations with national political purposes [political parties].
• 10 regional organizations.
• 3 national indigenous organizations.
• 5 regional indigenous organizations.
In total, 54 political organizations have nominated candidates, demonstrating the breadth of the national political spectrum.
A total of 36,986 applications were received, corresponding to 6,687 candidates, with gender-balanced participation:
• 53.93% men,
• 46.07% women.
Complying with the principle of gender parity established by electoral regulations.
Likewise, a notable increase in participation compared to previous elections was observed, reflecting renewed interest in the elections among all political sectors in the country:
At the same time, the National Electoral Council continues to conduct audits of the electoral system, with the participation of experts from political organizations. This is part of the guarantees that allow political parties to monitor and verify each phase of the electoral process, consolidating the chain of trust and the transparency of the electoral system.
We remind voters that the electoral campaign will officially begin on April 29th, during which candidates will present their proposals to the country.
We also want to inform you that we are moving forward with the schedule for the Second National Popular Consultation 2025, which will be held next Sunday, April 27, to select projects in 5,336 Communal Districts. We extend an invitation to everyone to actively participate in this exercise of direct democracy.
Finally, we reaffirm that we have fully complied with each phase planned to date and remain in permanent session, evaluating and deciding what is necessary to ensure the continuity of the electoral process.
We call on the Venezuelan people to participate in this historic election on May 25th, during which we will elect deputies to the National Assembly, as well as governors and legislators to the Legislative Councils of the country’s 24 states.
Caracas, April 21, 2025
Elvis Eduardo Hidrobo Amoroso
President
Antonio JosĂ© Meneses RodrĂguez
Secretary General
(Ăšltimas Noticias) by Olys Guarate
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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