US may 'calibrate' Venezuela sanctions policy post-election, officials say

Government opponents and supporters alike have signaled their interest in joining the exodus of 7.7 million Venezuelans who have already left their homes for opportunities abroad should Maduro win another term.

With long lines reported at polling stations and significant delays in some locations, the high-stakes vote reflects the nation’s deep-seated desire for change amid ongoing economic turmoil.

Whether it is President Nicolás Maduro who is chosen or his main opponent, former diplomat Edmundo González, Sunday’s election will have ripple effects throughout the Americas.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is seeking a third six-year term in office, and he and his ruling party are facing their toughest electoral challenge in decades.