Politics
The National Electoral Council (CNE), following count of 95.67 percent of the ballots forwarded to the top electoral body, early on Monday, November 24, reported that opposition candidates won three state governor's offices and the Caracas Capital District Mayoralty, while pro-government candidate won 17 governor's offices.

CNE president Tibisay Lucena congratulated the Venezuelan people for their civility in the election day. "We want to congratulate the people of Venezuela for their joy and democratic spirit. Around 65.45 percent of voters took part in the polls, which represents the highest turnout over the last few years in an election of governors and mayors. Congratulations! Thank you very much for your patience, enthusiasm, and responsibility of going out and vote."

The opposition candidates won the governor's offices of northwestern Zulia state, where Pablo Pérez obtained 53.59 percent of ballots; in north central Miranda state, where Henrique Capriles Radonski gained 53 percent of ballots; and in north eastern Nueva Esparta state, where Morel Rodríguez was re-elected with 67.64 percent of ballots.

Ocarina Espinoza
EL UNIVERSAL