Venezuelans Gear Up for High-Stakes Presidential Election

Venezuelans are set to vote in a presidential election on July 28. Incumbent President Nicolas Maduro faces opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, who is leading in polls. However, concerns over election fairness persist, with issues like potential voter confusion and detentions of opposition staff.

Venezuelans are preparing to cast their votes in a crucial presidential election this Sunday, pitting incumbent President Nicolas Maduro against opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.

Polls show Gonzalez leading by some 20 points, yet questions loom about the election's fairness. The opposition and some observers argue conditions may not ensure a free and fair vote.

The election, set for July 28, follows a simple majority-wins format. Maduro, seeking his third six-year term, has been criticized for economic and social decline during his tenure, worsened by U.S. oil sanctions reimposed in April accusing him of reneging on free election deals.

(With inputs from agencies.)