Historic Election Day: Venezuela’s CNE Responds to High Voter Turnout with Extended Hours

Carlos Quintero, CNE’s vice president, assured that all polling stations will remain open until each citizen present in line has cast their vote. Dec 15, 2024 Photo: VTV

December 15, 2024 Hour: 7:46 pm

With more than 30,000 judges to be elected in 4,817 centers throughout the country, the CNE has highlighted the importance of this day to strengthen community justice and promote peace within communities.

The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela has decided to extend voting hours for the election of judges and justices of the peace until 8:00 PM due to the significant influx of voters throughout the country.

This measure aims to ensure that all citizens in line can exercise their right to vote. Carlos Quintero, vice president of the CNE, stressed that this electoral process is unprecedented and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

In total, 4,817 polling stations have been set up in 4,862 communal circuits, where more than 30,000 justices of the peace will be elected.

Quintero praised the massive participation of the Venezuelan people, emphasizing that the day has been conducted in an atmosphere of tranquility and commitment. He also emphasized that the centers will remain open until the last person in line votes, reflecting citizen interest and participation in this historic event.

In an unprecedented event in Venezuela, the CNE has decided to extend voting time to elect judges and justices of the peace until 8:00 PM. This decision reflects the large influx of voters observed since the beginning of the electoral process.

Carlos Quintero, CNE’s vice president, assured that all polling stations will remain open until each citizen present in line has cast their vote.

This electoral process is significant not only because of its duration but also because it marks a milestone in the 25th anniversary of the Venezuelan Constitution.

Quintero expressed his satisfaction with the active participation of the Venezuelan people and reaffirmed the CNE’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen can exercise their right to vote in a peaceful and organized environment.