Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Summary
Thousands of Venezuelans protested across several cities demanding free elections and political changes in the country’s first nationwide opposition demonstration in almost two years. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez leads Venezuela after the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro, while US President Donald Trump supports Rodriguez and urges reforms.Key Facts
- Thousands protested in Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, San Cristobal, and Maracaibo.
- The protesters called for free elections to be held by July 2027.
- Interim President Delcy Rodriguez took office on January 3, after former President Maduro was captured by US forces.
- Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, living abroad, organized the protests through her political movement.
- The ruling Socialist Party has ruled Venezuela since 1999, first under Hugo Chavez, then Maduro.
- Government security forces showed little presence during the protests, unlike previous demonstrations.
- The US supports the interim government and controls some Venezuelan oil resources.
- US-backed talks aim to reform Venezuela’s electoral system but exclude Machado’s movement.
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