Venezuela Welcomes International Observers Ahead of July 27 Municipal Elections
CNE hosts international observers as Venezuela prepares for municipal elections. Photo: EFE.
July 25, 2025 Hour: 5:05 pm
On July 25, Venezuela received international observers arriving to monitor the upcoming municipal elections. The National Electoral Council (CNE) is set to deploy a total of 1,400 national and international observers across the country to guarantee transparency in the July 27 vote.
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On Friday, July 25, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) officially welcomed the arrival of international observers joining the electoral process ahead of the municipal elections scheduled for Sunday, July 27. This election will appoint mayors and councilors in 335 municipalities nationwide.
The arrival of the international mission underscores Venezuela’s commitment to transparency and democratic guarantees, projecting confidence in what Rector Elvis Amoroso called “the best electoral system in the world.” He warmly greeted the observers, expressing:
“We are proud of your visit. We welcome you to our country, home to, I can say, the best electoral system in the world.”
TeleSUR transmite en vivo la bienvenida a veedores internacionales por parte del Consejo Nacional Electoral. https://t.co/m5Dc5DYE8w
— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) July 25, 2025
The text reads: TeleSUR broadcasts live the welcome of international observers by the National Electoral Council.
These international observers join their national counterparts in a combined deployment totaling approximately 1,400 observers. They will be strategically dispatched throughout Venezuela’s polling centers in the days leading up to the election.
The international delegation consists of highly respected academics, political experts, and representatives from five continents. Their presence aims to ensure transparency, build public confidence, and provide external validation of the electoral process amid continued foreign attempts at delegitimization.
The municipal elections will fill 2,806 positions, including 335 mayoralties and 2,471 council seats, with an important representation for Indigenous communities.
Rector Amoroso highlighted the significance of electoral participation as a civic duty, stating that voting amid observers is a “duty of honor to defend the Homeland of Bolívar,” referencing the Venezuelan constitution.
Author: YCL
Source: TeleSUR
