In Venezuela, a South American country where the dictatorship of an anti-American left-wing government continues, current President Maduro will run for president in the presidential election to be held this July.
On the other hand, strong opposition candidates are prohibited from running, and the conduct of fair elections is at risk.
In Venezuela, a South American country where the dictatorship of the anti-American leftist Maduro regime continues, election authorities announced this month that a presidential election will be held on July 28th.
In response, Venezuela's ruling party, the United Socialist Party, held a convention in the capital, Caracas, on the 16th and decided to nominate incumbent President Maduro as its candidate for the next election.
In a speech to his supporters, President Maduro appealed for his support, saying, ``No matter if you try to get in my way or persecute me, we have one destiny. The people will win the elections.''
On the other hand, the opposition party has selected Maria Colina Machado, an opposition leader and former lawmaker who advocates for economic liberalization, as its unifying candidate for the presidential election.
However, the Supreme Court, which is under the influence of the Maduro government, issued a ruling in January that prohibited Mr. Machado from running, and there are no prospects for him to run in the election.
President Maduro was re-elected in the last presidential election in 2018 without the participation of the main opposition parties, and there are concerns that a fair election will be held this time as well.