# Venezuela holds Second National Popular Consultation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-electoral-participation-and-governance-debates > Updated: 2026-10-21T13:54:23.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 8. 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. ## Claims - The Second National Popular Consultation is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Condominium boards are participating in the voting process for the first time. (corroborated by 8 sources) - More than 37,000 community projects are being submitted for voting in the National Popular Consultation. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Voters must be at least 15 years old to participate in the consultation. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Venezuela is close to achieving the 'zero hunger' goal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A new Local Economy Law is being drafted to complement the Communal Economy Law. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Bolivarian National Armed Forces deployed over 130,000 troops for the Plan República to secure polling stations. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The goal of the Plan Venezuela Alimenta is to eradicate hunger by 2030. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-begins-distributing-funds-for-2026-national-popular-consultation ### 2026-10-18: 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. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-holds-second-national-popular-consultation-of-2026-1 ### 2026-10-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psuv-holds-assembly-in-rondn-to-prepare-for-national-consultation ### 2026-10-16: 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. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delcy-rodrguez-visits-caracas-community-ahead-of-national-consultation ### 2026-10-15: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-holds-national-consultation-for-communes-as-opposition-calls-for-intelligence-reforms ### 2026-10-12: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-development-and-communal-leadership-updates-in-la-guaira-and-gurico ### 2026-10-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-discussion-on-the-demand-for-various-electoral-processes ### 2026-10-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-voter-interest-rises-in-potential-regional-elections --- Cite as: Venezuela holds Second National Popular Consultation. 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