Venezuela prepares for 8th National Popular Consultation

Venezuela is preparing for the 8th National Popular Consultation, scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. According to Ángel Prado, Minister of Communes and Social Movements, 5,418 communes and communal circuits will participate in the voting process.

Citizens will vote to determine which community projects receive funding. The proposed initiatives were developed through local debates and an 'Agenda Concreta de Acción' (Concrete Action Agenda), prioritizing seven projects per commune. Key areas of focus include water access, school and health center rehabilitation, urban and agricultural roads, and the construction of sports facilities.

In Aragua state, authorities have deployed 414 electoral centers and 456 voting tables. This edition includes a pilot program for organized residential sectors, involving 20 civil associations and 110 condominiums. In Aragua, 1,306 project proposals were submitted, with a heavy emphasis on public services, which accounted for 628 of the proposals.