Great Patriotic Pole sweeps Venezuela’s 2025 regional elections
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With 42.63% voter turnout, Venezuela’s electoral authorities report that the PSUV and its allies secured the vast majority of governorships and legislative seats in a largely peaceful process.
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A voter marks her ballot and candidate in legislative and local elections in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP)
In the 2025 Venezuela regional elections, the Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolivar coalition achieved a decisive victory, securing 23 out of the 24 governorships across the country.
The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) emerged as the dominant political force, winning nearly all states with the exception of Cojedes, located in the central-west region, which remained under opposition control.
Opposition groups recorded limited gains. The "Democratic Alliance" led by Timoteo Zambrano received 6.25% of the vote, while Henrique Capriles’ "Union and Change" coalition secured 5.18%. The "Local Power" platform obtained 2.57%, leaving the broader opposition landscape fragmented and electorally weak.
This electoral event took place 10 months after the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, marking a critical juncture in Venezuela’s political timeline.
The Vice President of the National Electoral Council, Carlos Quintero, announced in a press conference that 93.01% of polling stations had reported as of 11:00 pm local time. The voter turnout in Venezuela reached 42.63% of eligible voters.
Quintero confirmed that the Great Patriotic Pole Simon Bolívar alliance obtained 4,553,484 votes, representing 82.68% of the total. This secured 40 out of the 50 contested legislative seats, according to what he described as an irreversible trend. The National Electoral Board has since authorized regional boards to begin formal allocation of those confirmed positions.
Describing the event as a demonstration of national sovereignty, Quintero stated, “It is time to act with responsibility and respect toward the results that express the sovereign will of the people.”
Elvis Amoroso's election results and international oversight
Elvis Amoroso, president of the National Electoral Council, thanked international observers who participated in the election’s technical procedures, noting that the process unfolded peacefully and with full transparency.
Amoroso extended his congratulations to both the Venezuelan electorate and the victorious candidates, emphasizing the smooth operation of the democratic process and the commitment of the Venezuelan people.
Jorge Rodriguez, coordinator of the VEN25+ Campaign Command and newly elected deputy to the National Assembly, celebrated the results as a triumph for peace and national resilience. He highlighted that the future holds opportunities to deepen stability.
Rodriguez credited President Nicolas Maduro as the chief architect of what he called “the greatest victory ever achieved by the Revolution or any political group in the history of Venezuela.”
Maduro casts vote in 'free, sovereign' legislative, local elections
President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores voted at the Simón Rodríguez Ecological School in Caracas on Sunday, as millions of Venezuelans participated in the regional and legislative elections in what has been hailed as a "historic" event.
President Maduro affirmed that Venezuela "is the country with the most free and sovereign elections in the last 100 years," rejecting disinformation spread by opposition groups and foreign-aligned media.
Maduro commended indigenous communities for overcoming heavy rains to cast their votes, highlighting their determination as a powerful demonstration of the Venezuelan people's commitment to democracy, describing this perseverance as setting a worldwide standard for dignity and steadfastness.
Elections signify victory over sabotage attempts
The Venezuelan president condemned efforts by extremist right-wing factions to sabotage the electoral process while praising security personnel for ensuring stability, stating that Venezuela had successfully overcome the violent schemes orchestrated by destabilizing forces and, once again, thwarted the aggressive actions of fascist groups.
In his closing remarks, Maduro renewed his offer to work cooperatively with all newly elected governors across the political spectrum, stating, "To everyone elected, regardless of their party, I offer my respect and recognition. I extend my hand to work together for Venezuela."
Venezuela arrests opposition figure over terror plot
This announcement closely follows the arrest of opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa, accused of leading a terror plot to destabilize the country and interrupt the elections.
On May 23, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that confiscated materials from Guanipa contained specific strategies and operational blueprints aimed at left-wing political organizations. Cabello characterized the detention as a significant step in neutralizing what authorities have identified as an extensive terrorist infrastructure allegedly active within the country's borders.
Security forces seized multiple dangerous materials, including electronic triggering mechanisms, military-grade plastic explosives, communication devices, and equipment for constructing improvised explosive devices.
The interior minister also revealed that Venezuelan authorities had detained multiple foreign nationals, including Pakistanis traveling with false IDs, as well as Albanian and Bulgarian citizens caught in different security operations.
Additionally, he reported the capture of a Serbian narcotics trafficker linked to transnational organized crime, who had crossed from Colombia with plans to orchestrate violent operations in Venezuela.
