00:00Venezuela's ruling party retained its significant majority in regional and parliamentary elections.
00:09Voting was largely boycotted by opposition groups protesting the government of President Nicolas Maduro and his contested re-election in 2024.
00:20Opposition urged voters to boycott the election, calling it a farce designed to legitimize authoritarian rule.
00:29However, Maduro dismissed the boycott.
00:34Today has demonstrated the Bolivarian Revolution that is more vigorous and stronger than ever.
00:42Today we have demonstrated the power of the chavism, of the Bolivarianism of the 21st century.
00:49This was the first nationwide vote with broad voter eligibility since Maduro declared victory in the 2024 presidential election.
00:59A result widely questioned by international observers and many Venezuelans.
01:08Following that vote, the country's opposition said they had proof that they had won the ballot, sparking nationwide protests.
01:18More than 2,000 people, including protesters, election workers and political activists, have been arrested since Maduro's disputed re-election.
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