Venezuelans are participating in a primary election organized by the opposition to choose a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. The primary is seen as an exercise in democracy as the fractured opposition has worked together to hold the country's first presidential primary since 2012. The frontrunner, Maria Corina Machado, has been barred from running by the government, raising concerns about the fairness of the election. The winner of the primary is expected to face President Nicolás Maduro in the second half of 2024, as Maduro seeks to extend his presidency until 2030.

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