BTN News: Venezuela uses a voting system to choose leaders like the president, state governors, and city mayors. This is based on who gets the most votes. The rules are in Article 7 of the Organic Law of Electoral Processes.
Venezuela Uses Modern Machines for Voting
Venezuela has a modern way of voting with machines. The National Electoral Council (CNE) says these machines are new, safe, and easy to check. Voters use an electronic ballot and their fingerprints to start the voting machine. After their fingerprint is confirmed, they pick their choice on the screen. The vote shows up on the screen and the ballot. The machine saves the vote and prints the results at the end of the day. The results are sent securely through the state-run CANTV network to larger servers.
Practice Election Event Held for Voters to Learn the Voting System
On June 30, election officials had a practice voting event across the country. This was to help voters get used to the voting machines and learn about the candidates for the upcoming elections. This was to make sure everyone knows how to vote on election day.
The Role and Responsibilities of the Electoral Power in Venezuela
The Electoral Power, led by the CNE, handles all parts of public elections in Venezuela. This body ensures voting is universal, direct, and secret, as required by the Organic Law of the Electoral Power. It makes sure the voting process is fair, reliable, impartial, clear, and effective. It also ensures that votes are personalized and that representation is proportional.
Important Functions and Duties of the CNE
The CNE has many important jobs. It sets the rules for elections, fixes any unclear laws, plans budgets, and gives guidelines on election funding and ads. It also punishes those who break the rules. The CNE can cancel elections if needed. It organizes elections for unions, professional groups, and political parties. It also manages the civil and voting records and checks the funding of political groups.
Worries and Issues Surrounding the Election Process in Venezuela
There are worries about the fairness of the elections. Opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado, who cannot hold public office for 15 years due to a Supreme Court decision, said the elections are not free or fair. The United States has asked President Nicolás Maduro to allow fair and competitive elections. In reply, Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab told CNN that the elections will be clean, clear, and peaceful. He said there is a plan to protect voting materials at all centers.
Detailed Information About Voting Day and Timings
Voting will start at 6 AM and end at 6 PM local time. But polling places will stay open until everyone in line has voted. This is to make sure every voter gets a chance to vote.
Conclusion of the Electoral System and Voting Process in Venezuela
Venezuela’s voting system uses machines and is supervised by the CNE to make the process safe and clear. Despite some concerns, officials aim to have a fair and open election. As election day comes closer, the focus is on keeping the voting process honest and efficient.
