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Sana Khan

Venezuelans Abroad Unable To Meet Absentee Voting Requirements

Representatives from both administrations secretly met this week to discuss Venezuela's elections. The US continues to ponder on whether to reimpose sanctions. (Credit: AFP)

Venezuelans working in different countries are facing trouble voting in the upcoming elections, as the law of their country does not allow them to vote if they are living in the host country illegally or seeking refugee or asylum status there.

Venezuelan law includes a provision for absentee voting, which lets citizens vote at embassies and consulates even if they're living outside the country.

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