Venezuela's government is facing its most pivotal election in decades.
The outcome will either lead to a seismic shift,
or it'll continue the policies that have caused an economic
collapse.
President Nicolas Maduro is running for another term,
but many blame him for the crisis the country has
suffered for nearly a dozen years.
More than 7 million Venezuelans have left the country.
Maduro's main opponent is Edmundo Gonzalez,
a retired diplomat. U.S. officials say they are.
Watching closely, the United States is not going to prejudge
the outcome.
This is a choice for Venezuelans to make.
But the Venezuelan people deserve an election that genuinely reflects
their will,
free from any manipulation.
Former lawmaker Maria Karina Machado has been writing to voting
centers today making sure voters know their rights.
Mikado got 90% of the primary vote but was blocked
from the presidential race after being accused of corruption.