The regime of Nicolás Maduro banned most opposition parties and their candidates from participating in the July 28 elections. The main candidate María Corina Machado insists on registering despite the veto and assures that she will not be removed from the electoral route.
The implementation of the electoral system has received criticism both inside and outside Venezuela. Only 120 registration machines will be available in all countries due to the flow of almost 8 million migrants. To register, they are required to have a work letter, residence card, Venezuelan identity card, and a valid passport.