Maduro's Party Wins Landslide Victory in Venezuelan Elections

Venezuela's Electoral Council declares Maduro's party victorious in regional and parliamentary elections, securing a landslide win with 82.6% of the vote. The results, based on 93% of the votes counted, mark another significant victory for the ruling party. Low voter turnout and a divided opposition contributed to the outcome. "The opposition, weakened by internal divisions and the results of the last presidential elections, called for abstention," reported a Telecinco journalist. Images from polling stations across the country showed a low voter turnout, with many locations reporting almost empty polling stations. The swiftness of the vote count also raised some eyebrows. This election underscores the continued dominance of Maduro's party in Venezuelan politics.