What time are the Venezuelan election results released today?

Today, Sunday, July 28, 2024, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) announces the winners of the Venezuelan election between Nicolás Maduro and Edmundo González.

He CNE There is an automated system for counting and transferring votes. Polling stations are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will remain open until voters are in line, which may extend the official closure of some polling centers.

When will the first official results of CNE be published?

The release schedule of the official CNE results is of great interest to all Venezuelans. Traditionally, the CNE publishes the first bulletin with preliminary partial results on the night of election day.

This first announcement is expected between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM local time. This preliminary bulletin provides an indication of voting trends, although it does not necessarily include all votes.

The number and speed of the data transfer process, as well as the complexity of the election, can affect the exact timing of the release. In order to maintain transparency and public confidence in the electoral process, the CNE ensures careful verification of data before issuing any official announcement.

Advice from the Electoral Council on the Venezuelan election results

Earlier, Elvis Amoroso, president of the CNE, emphasized the importance of mass participation on Election Day. Amoroso called for caution and to avoid spreading daytime exit polls or unofficial screenings.

He assured that only the Election Branch has the authority to deliver the final results of the counting of votes and to discourage any speculations or rumors that may arise before the official conclusion of the counting of votes.

“Nothing is true like an exit, like an exit, it says what the payer wants to hear (…) Wait for the audit when there is already an irreversible trend,” he said.