Venezuela's Polling Places Are Deserted. But They're Still Open
- The government claims lines of people are waiting to vote
- The opposition coalition had urged citizens to stay home
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Venezuela looks set to have the lowest voter participation for a presidential election in at least two decades after opposition supporters heeded a boycott call and disillusioned government supporters stayed home.
Yet, two hours after the expected close of voting centers, many remained open and smiling officials of President Nicolas Maduro’s regime went on state television to encourage people to cast ballots.