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Venezuela holds Second National Popular Consultation for 2026
Venezuela held its Second National Popular Consultation on Sunday, October 18, 2026, a process designed to allow communities to vote on state-funded development projects. More than 37,000 projects were submitted for consideration across more than 5,400 communal circuits.
In a significant expansion of the voting process, condominium boards and civil associations participated for the first time. The National Electoral Council (CNE) utilized a digital platform to help citizens locate polling stations and review proposed initiatives.
To secure the electoral process, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces deployed over 130,000 troops as part of Plan República. Officials, including Delcy Rodríguez, noted that the funds for winning projects are ready for immediate execution. The consultation focused on addressing local needs such as water access, electricity, road repairs, and school infrastructure.
Additionally, the government announced the development of a new Local Economy Law to complement the existing Communal Economy Law, part of the 'Plan Venezuela Alimenta' which aims to eradicate hunger by 2030.
Entities
Bolivarian National Armed Forces · Consejo Nacional Electoral · Cota 905 · Delcy Rodríguez · FAO · National Electoral Council · Plan República · Plan Venezuela Alimenta · Venezuela · Villa Zoila · Ángel Prado
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 37,000 community projects are being submitted for voting in the National Popular Consultation. notiapure.com.ve · www.europesays.com · contrapunto.com · elperiodicodemonagas.com.ve
- [● 2 SOURCES] Venezuela is close to achieving the 'zero hunger' goal. eltiempove.com · www.eleco.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] Voters must be at least 15 years old to participate in the consultation. notifalcon.com · diario-octubre.com · laverdad.com · www.diariocolatino.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bolivarian National Armed Forces deployed over 130,000 troops for the Plan República to secure polling stations. www.europesays.com · contrapunto.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Second National Popular Consultation is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. notiapure.com.ve · notifalcon.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · www.europesays.com · 2001online.com · +5 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Condominium boards are participating in the voting process for the first time. notiapure.com.ve · www.notitarde.com.ve · www.europesays.com · ciudadmcy.info.ve · comunicacioncontinua.com · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The goal of the Plan Venezuela Alimenta is to eradicate hunger by 2030. www.eleco.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] A new Local Economy Law is being drafted to complement the Communal Economy Law. www.eleco.com.ar