Venezuela is preparing for safer and more transparent elections. The CNE, as the highest authority of the Electoral Power, will be in charge of directing and supervising all electoral acts.
In a significant milestone for democracy Venezuelan, President Nicolas Maduro and seven opposition candidates signed an agreement on June 20 for the “Recognition of Results.” This pact, which was reached before the National Electoral Chamber of Venezuela (CNE), commits the signatories to respect the results of the presidential elections of July 28. The signing was attended by figures such as Benjamin Rausseo and Antonio Ecarri, Although the absences of Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and Enrique Marquez. CNE head Elvis Amoroso highlighted the importance of the agreement, calling it a “historic milestone for Venezuela” and stressed the need to “respect the popular will.”
In parallel, the Venezuelan electoral system will implement an advanced electronic voting system, considered by experts to be one of the safest in the world. This method, which uses advanced technology for casting votes, includes multiple phases ranging from voter registration to the totaling and transmission of results. Dr. Emilio Hernández, from Simón Bolívar University, stated that this system is “the most complete and safe due to its technical characteristics.” Hernández, who was part of the auditing team, highlighted the solidity of the system, assuring that “it guarantees both the secrecy of the vote and the transmission of reliable results.”
Voting is carried out entirely electronically, and there is one additional detail of great relevance: in addition to the digital counting of the vote, the machine also produces a receipt that certifies the choice made by the voter. After being checked by the voter, this receipt is deposited in a ballot box installed next to the booth. This method provides that, in the event of a challenge to the results, they can demand that the physical receipts deposited in the ballot boxes be recounted to compare them with those counted digitally.
The security of the electronic voting system was confirmed by various audits. Luis Lander, Director of the Venezuelan Electoral Observatory, explained that these audits “allow us to guarantee the reliability” of the electoral process, ensuring that there are no irregularities. Professor Robinson Rivas, director of the School of Computing at the Central University of Venezuela, added that “there are no flaws that call into question the secrecy of the vote,” reaffirming confidence in the system. Along the same lines, the lawyer and international consultant Eglee Gonzalez-Lobato He said that Maduro “could win without electoral fraud” because the Venezuelan electoral system is “robust” and “leaves enough traces for automation experts to detect any error.”
In addition to these technological measures and political commitment, The National Congress of Venezuela approved a new electoral lawThis legislation establishes a detailed legal framework that regulates the constitutional principles and political participation rights of citizens. The CNE, as the highest authority of the Electoral Power, will be in charge of directing and supervising all electoral acts, ensuring exhaustive and efficient control of the elections.
To ensure security during the electoral process, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces will also play a key role. The new law stipulates that all public authorities, as well as natural or legal persons, must collaborate with the CNE when required. This support is essential to protect voters and ensure the safekeeping of electoral material.
In conclusion, with the signing of the agreement to recognise the results, the implementation of the electronic voting system and the approval of the new electoral law, Venezuela is preparing for elections that seek to strengthen democracy and popular sovereignty. These measures represent a significant step towards a more transparent, fair and participatory electoral system.
Source: Ambito
