Las fotos de los vacíos centros de votación que dan la vuelta al mundo

Las fotos de los vacíos centros de votación que dan la vuelta al mundo

List of voters are seen at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / Los listados de votantes AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Los listados de votantes se los lleva el viento este 20 de mayo de 2018 / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra

 

Las fotos de los centros vacíos de votación este 20 de mayo en Venezuela, fueron difundidas por las agencias internacionales Reuters, AFP y EFE, dan la vuelta al mundo.

Sin los principales candidatos de la oposición, con un tribunal electoral percibido como afecto al gobierno y en medio de críticas de muchos países que dijeron no reconocerán los resultados, Nicolás Maduro se enfrenta a dos rivales minoritarios que abandonaron el bloque opositor, y asegura que va a ser reelecto “presidente de la República”.





“Aquí hay que cambiar muchas cosas”, aseguró el mandatario luego de votar en Caracas. “¿Qué queremos los venezolanos? Una nueva economía, la que tenemos hoy no nos sirve porque ha sido infectada por el capitalismo”, reseña Reuters.

Venezuela, la nación con mayores reservas petroleras del mundo, sufre una recesión, hiperinflación y escasez de todo tipo de productos que deterioraron el tejido social y empujaron a más de un millón de venezolanos a abandonar su país.

Un nuevo triunfo de Maduro podría desatar sanciones petroleras de Estados Unidos y una nueva condena de países vecinos y de Europa.

Maduro culpa de la situación a una “guerra económica” de la oposición con apoyo de Washington para desbancarlo, pero sus críticos dicen que el mal manejo económico y los controles sobre la economía sumado a la caída del precio internacional del crudo que Venezuela exporta han desencadenado la situación actual.

Con sus líderes más populares encarcelados o con prohibición para postularse, la coalición opositora llamó a abstenerse para no legitimar lo que llama una “dictadura”.

“Yo no salí a votar (…), ya estos resultados se conocen antes de que empiece el día. Ganará Maduro y yo me preparo para emigrar, quizás dentro de un par de meses”, dijo Jouseline Martínez, una comerciante de 36 años, en la central ciudad de Valencia. “Esto no lo aguanta nadie”.

En la capital Caracas, en Maracaibo, Barquisimeto, San Cristóbal, y en la occidental Barinas se veía poca gente votando en los centros designados, según testigos de Reuters. Pero el gobierno dijo que en las primeras horas de la mañana ya habían votado 2,5 millones de venezolanos.

“Siempre pasa lo mismo, cuando la gente no participa gana el gobierno”, dijo José Rocha, un entrenador de boxeo que vive junto a un centro de votación señalando la calle casi vacía en Barquisimeto.

Puntos rojos

Aunque no se espera que le hagan sombra a Maduro, sus dos principales retadores son el exgobernador Henri Falcón, un exchavista que también pasó por la coalición opositora y busca conquistar a los oficialistas desencantados, y el pastor Javier Bertucci, que confía en movilizar el voto evangélico del país.

Cerca de los lugares de votación en distintas ciudades del país el gobierno instaló “puntos rojos”, puestos callejeros en donde se escanea el “carnet de la patria” que tienen muchos venezolanos, un documento emitido por el gobierno con el cual reciben beneficios como cajas de alimentos subsidiados y bonos.

La oposición dice que es una forma de asustar a los empobrecidos venezolanos que dependen de esa ayuda para que voten por Maduro. “Es descarado y ventajista”, se quejó Falcón después de votar en Barquisimeto, capital del estado occidental Lara, que el candidato gobernó desde 2008 hasta el año pasado.

“No es el día hoy para estar ofreciendo comida (…), me parece un descaro absoluto”, coincidió Bertucci.

Maduro ha llamado a los 20,5 millones de ciudadanos empadronados, desde las costas del Caribe hasta las sabanas del interior venezolano, a salir a votar.

“Como último voto que nos está pidiendo nuestro presidente le daremos el apoyo contundente para lograr un cambio en la economía, es lo que me inspira votar”, dijo Javier Guerrero, un docente de 38 años en San Cristóbal, cercana a Colombia.

Las autoridades agilizaron trámites entregando el sábado cédulas, el único documento válido para votar, para que los venezolanos que no la tenían puedan sufragar hasta las 18.00 hora local (2200 GMT), cuando cierran las urnas.

Y el gobierno ha acelerado también con su aceitado aparato la distribución de cajas de alimentos a precios subsidiados a los que menos tienen, el electorado históricamente más fiel al chavismo.

“Tengo tres hijos y con la caja me va muy bien”, dijo Janneth Pérez, de 39 años y residente de la inmensa barriada de Petare, en un mitin oficialista. “Seguiré apoyando a Maduro hasta que Dios salga de mí”.

Algunos empleados de dependencias públicas dijeron que recibieron mensajes en sus teléfonos en el que se los obliga a reportar si sufragaron.

“No voy a votar, para qué si ya sabemos. Es lo mismo de siempre. Prefiero venir a buscar el agua que la necesitamos que perder mi tiempo en eso”, dijo Raúl Sánchez, un comerciante de 48 años que recolectaba agua en una toma clandestina en la ciudad caribeña de Punto Fijo porque su barrio llevaba casi un mes sin el servicio.

Venezuelan military personnel guard a polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Soldados y milicianos custodian los bancos vacíos Mayo 20, 2018 / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
A Venezuelan electoral official waits for voters at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Centros de votación vacío en Caracas / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Venezuelan military personnel guard a polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Centro de votación vacío en Caracas / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Venezuelan military personnel guard a polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Centro de votación vacío en Caracas/ AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
A Venezuelan man enters an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Un venezolano acude a votar en Caracas May 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
A Venezuelan man waits at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Caracas on May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
Venezuelans queue outside a polling station as they wait to cast their vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans headed to the polls early Sunday to vote in the general elections as incumbent president Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second term in power. / AFP PHOTO / Federico Parra
Un centro electoral en Caracas May 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / Federico Parra
A Venezuelan man is wheeled into a polling station to cast his vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans headed to the polls early Sunday to vote in the general elections as incumbent president Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second term in power. / AFP PHOTO / Federico Parra
 Caracas on May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Federico Parra
A woman enters a polling station during the presidential elections in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans headed to the polls early Sunday to vote in the general elections as incumbent president Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second term in power. / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
 Barquisimeto, Venezuela  May 20, 2018 / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
A Venezuelan man leaves a polling station after casting his vote during presidential elections in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans headed to the polls early Sunday to vote in the general elections as incumbent president Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second term in power. / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Barquisimeto, Venezuela  May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
A woman enters a polling station during the presidential elections in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans headed to the polls early Sunday to vote in the general elections as incumbent president Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second term in power. / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
 Barquisimeto, Venezuela May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
A Venezuelan woman waits at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas Mayo 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelan electoral officials waits for voters at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas  May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelan electoral officials waits for voters at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas May 20, 2018 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A Venezuelan man votes in an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Caracas May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelans look for their names moments before casting their vote at a polling station during presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A man walks in front of an image of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez as peole wait to enter a polling station to cast their vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / FEDERICO PARRA
Caracas May 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / FEDERICO PARRA
Venezuelans look for their names at a polling station before casting their vote during presidential elections in Caracas on May 20 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas  May 20, 2018/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Members of the Venezuelan presidential guard wait to cast their vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas Mayo 20, 2018 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A man casts his vote in front of an image of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, during the presidential elections at a polling station in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Caracas May 20, 2018  / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelans looks for their names at a polling station before casting their vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas May 20, 2018/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A Venezuelan men enters an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Caracas May 20, 2018 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelans queue outside a polling station as they wait to cast their vote during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Caracas  May 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A Venezuelan woman waits at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas May 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelan military personnel stang guard outside a polling station during the presidential elections in Barquisimeto on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans headed to the polls early Sunday to vote in the general elections as incumbent president Nicolas Maduro is seeking a second term in power. / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Barquisimeto estado Lara, May 20, 2018
 / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
A militia member is seen behind a gate at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Venezuelan soldiers (R), a militia member and civilians at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A Venezuelan soldier stands guard at a polling station during the presidential election in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
A Venezuelan militia member waves at a polling station during the presidential election in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Soldiers stand guard at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
A woman walks past a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
Soldiers stand guard at a school during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
A woman checks electoral lists at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Veron
A man walks away after casting his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
A Venezuelan casts her ballot (R) as another (L) prepares to vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
A soldier stands guard at an empty polling station during the presidential election in San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
A youth kicks a ball in front of a polling station during the presidential election in San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
Youths kick a ball in front of a polling station during the presidential election in San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez
A voting box is seen at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Venezuelans wait to vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
A Venezuelan casts his vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
A Venezuelan casts her vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Venezuelans wait to vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
 Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
A Venezuelan is assisted while waiting with others to vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
A soldier stands guard as people check electoral lists at a polling station during the presidential election in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
A militia member directs voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/William R. Urdaneta
Venezuelan citizens wait to check in at a "Red Point," an area set up by President Nicolas Maduro's party, to verify that they cast their votes during the presidential election in Maracaibo, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia Jose Bula
 Maracaibo, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia Jose Bula
Venezuelan citizens wait to vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Electoral workers wait for voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Maracaibo, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia Jose Bula
 Maracaibo, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia Jose Bula
A man casts his vote during the presidential elections at a polling station in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelans looks for their names at a polling station before casting their vote during presidential elections in Caracas on May 20 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henri Falcon kisses his vote in Barquisimeto, on May 20, 2018. Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henri Falcon kisses his vote in Barquisimeto, on May 20, 2018.
Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henri Falcon casts his vote in Barquisimeto, on May 20, 2018. Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Henri Falcon vota en Barquisimeto,  May 20, 2018.
 / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henri Falcon shows his vote moments before casting his ballot in Barquisimeto, on May 20, 2018. Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
Henri Falcón muestra la papeleta después de votar en Barquisimeto, May 20, 2018.
 / AFP PHOTO / Luis Robayo
A Venezuelan looks for his names at a polling station before casting his vote during presidential elections in Caracas on May 20 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 Caracas May 20, 2018
/ AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A Venezuelan looks for his names at a polling station before casting his vote during presidential elections in Caracas on May 20 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
 / AFP PHOTO / Juan BARRETO
A Venezuelan soldier stands guard at a polling station during the presidential election in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Barquisimeto, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
Venezuelan citizens check electoral lists (R) at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Venezuelan citizens check electoral lists at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
A polling station stands empty during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Venezuelan citizens wait to cast their votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Empty chairs await voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Voters depart a polling during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A militia member stands guard at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A militia member stands guard at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Voters depart a polling during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A polling station stands empty during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
A polling station stands empty during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018.
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018.
Venezuelan soldiers (R), a militia member and civilians at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
A woman peers out of a door as a polling station stands empty during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro
A woman walks past a nearly empty polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro
Empty chairs await voters at an empty polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Electoral officials await voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
 Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Women wait by a mural of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
A militia member is seen behind a gate at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Electoral officials await voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
CAR111. CARACAS (VENEZUELA), 20/05/2018.- Vista de un centro electoral ubicado en el Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, en el Municipio Chacao, Caracas (Venezuela) hoy, domingo 20 de mayo de 2018. El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo hoy que ya han votado más de dos millones y medio de personas en las elecciones presidenciales cuando solo habían transcurrido cuatro horas de una jornada que se extenderá por unas ocho horas más. EFE/Helena Carpio
 Vista de un centro electoral ubicado en el Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, en el Municipio Chacao, Caracas (Venezuela) hoy, domingo 20 de mayo de 2018. EFE/Helena Carpio
CAR111. CARACAS (VENEZUELA), 20/05/2018.- Ciudadanos esperan para votar en un centro electoral ubicado en Campo Alegre, en el Municipio Chacao, Caracas (Venezuela) hoy, domingo 20 de mayo de 2018. El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo hoy que ya han votado más de dos millones y medio de personas en las elecciones presidenciales cuando solo habían transcurrido cuatro horas de una jornada que se extenderá por unas ocho horas más. EFE/Helena Carpio
Ciudadanos esperan para votar en un centro electoral ubicado en Campo Alegre, en el Municipio Chacao, Caracas (Venezuela) hoy, domingo 20 de mayo de 2018 EFE/Helena Carpio
CAR111. CARACAS (VENEZUELA), 20/05/2018.- Ciudadanos esperan para votar en un centro electoral, en el Municipio Chacao, Caracas (Venezuela) hoy, domingo 20 de mayo de 2018. El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo hoy que ya han votado más de dos millones y medio de personas en las elecciones presidenciales cuando solo habían transcurrido cuatro horas de una jornada que se extenderá por unas ocho horas más. EFE/Helena Carpio
Ciudadanos esperan para votar en un centro electoral, en el Municipio Chacao, Caracas (Venezuela) hoy, domingo 20 de mayo de 2018 EFE/Helena Carpio
A man puts his finger on a fingerprint scanner after casting his ballot during the presidential elections in Caracas, Venezuela on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
/ AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
A ballot box stands at an empty polling station during the presidential elections in Caracas on May 20, 2018 Venezuelans, reeling under a devastating economic crisis, began voting Sunday in an election boycotted by the opposition and condemned by much of the international community but expected to hand deeply unpopular President Nicolas Maduro a new mandate / AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra
/ AFP PHOTO / Carlos Becerra