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Politics
Pedro Camacho

Venezuelans Express New Optimism but Demand Swift Elections After Maduro's Capture, Poll Shows

A passer-by walks past a wall painted with Venezuela's national flag in Caracas on November 11, 2025 (Credit: Via Getty Images)

Polling conducted after the capture of Nicolás Maduro suggests a sharp rise in optimism among Venezuelans inside the country along with strong demands for a rapid democratic transition and new elections.

According to a survey carried out by Premise for The Economist between January 9th and 13th, nearly four in five Venezuelans believe the country's political situation will improve over the next year. A similar share expect their personal economic circumstances to be better.

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