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Venezuela holds Second National Popular Consultation

Overview

Venezuela has conducted its Second National Popular Consultation, a participatory process involving 48,086 communal councils organized into 5,418 communes and communal circuits. The initiative allowed citizens, including those aged 15 and older, to vote on 37,205 community-proposed projects. These projects focus on local infrastructure and social development, specifically targeting improvements to water supply, electricity, roads, health centers, and educational institutions. To manage the vote, the National Electoral Council (CNE) provided technical support through 12,769 polling stations distributed across 11,495 voting centers. Security was maintained by the deployment of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces under ‘Plan República’ to protect voting materials and centers. In the state of Nueva Esparta, Governor Marisel Velásquez reported a 100% installation rate of polling stations across all 11 municipalities, with local projects focusing on optimizing essential services such as sewage networks, aqueducts, and health modules. This electoral process coincides with the government’s broader economic strategy. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has been drafting a Local Economy Law to complement communal frameworks as part of the ‘Plan Venezuela Alimenta’ strategy, which aims to achieve ‘zero hunger’ by 2030 through decentralized resource management and community-led production. On October 18, 2026, the second iteration of the consultation was held, marking the first time condominium boards and civil associations were included in the selection process. Minister for Communes Ángel Prado described the turnout as ‘massive and successful.’ Following the vote, Minister Prado announced that the progressive distribution of financial resources to communes commenced on Monday, October 19, according to a schedule set by the Federal Government Council. Funding is being coordinated through multiple levels of government; for example, in Caracas, the national government is covering the first-place winning project while the local mayoralty finances the second most voted option.

Entities

Venezuela · Ángel Prado · National Electoral Council · Delcy Rodríguez · PSUV

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Venezuela begins distributing funds for 2026 National Popular Consultation

    Venezuela has started transferring funds to communes to execute projects selected during the 2026 National Popular Consultation, involving over 37,000 proposed community initiatives.

  2. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Venezuela holds second 2026 National Popular Consultation

    Venezuela conducted its second 2026 National Popular Consultation, allowing communal councils and condominium boards to vote on over 37,000 local infrastructure and service projects.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    PSUV holds assembly in Rondón to prepare for national consultation

    The PSUV held a major assembly in the Rondón municipality of Guárico to organize grassroots mobilization for the upcoming National Popular Consultation on October 18, 2026.

  4. [POLITICS] 27 sources
    Venezuela holds Second National Popular Consultation for 2026

    Venezuela held its Second National Popular Consultation on October 18, 2026, with over 37,000 community projects up for vote. Condominium boards participated for the first time in the process.

  5. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Venezuela holds national consultation for communes as opposition calls for intelligence reforms

    Venezuela holds a national consultation for 5,418 communes to vote on community projects, while opposition figure Enrique Márquez calls for the dissolution of SEBIN and DGCIM intelligence agencies.

  6. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Venezuela prepares for 8th National Popular Consultation

    Venezuela will hold its 8th National Popular Consultation on October 18, 2026, allowing 5,418 communes to vote on community project funding, with a focus on water, health, and public services.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela: Discussion on the demand for various electoral processes

    Luis Fuenmayor Toro examines the demand for elections in Venezuela, questioning whether the focus is on municipal, regional, or communal council processes.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela voter interest rises in potential regional elections

    A Poder & Estrategia poll shows 67 percent of Venezuelans are willing to vote in potential regional elections, a significant increase over the historical 50 percent participation rate.

Sources

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