The “Palacio Amarillo” or “Yellow Palace,” the seat of government of the state of Miranda.
Guacamaya, April 29, 2025. This Tuesday, the electoral campaign for the upcoming legislative and regional elections officially began, with the main candidates for the Governorship of Miranda deploying activities and messages across different parts of the state. The elections are scheduled for May 25, and Miranda stands as one of the strategic strongholds.
This campaign unfolds amid a context marked by opposition debates over the decision to participate. Different factions clash between those who argue there are insufficient guarantees and those who insist on defending the right to vote. The diversity of opposition candidates, contrasted with the unity of the pro-government bloc, also reflects the fractures following July 28, further deepening polarization.
Elio Serrano Launches Campaign in Ocumare
The standard-bearer of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Elio Serrano, kicked off his campaign “Elio Serrano Solves” with a door-to-door tour in Ocumare del Tuy, Tomás Lander municipality, accompanied by Diosdado Cabello and other pro-government leaders. The event concluded with messages emphasizing the importance of maintaining governance and deepening popular and communal self-government.
Among Serrano’s key proposals are the recovery of public services and strengthening the education and healthcare systems. “Today, I come before you to say that my academic capacity, my political training, and my experience in public services are at the service of the people of Miranda. I know what needs to be done to restore the rights of our people,” he stated.
Juan Requesens Holds Rally in Baruta
Meanwhile, former deputy and political prisoner Juan Requesens began his campaign under the slogan “I Refuse to Give Up,” backed by the parties Union and Change (Única) and A New Time (UNT), during an event in La Trinidad, Baruta municipality. Henrique Capriles and other opposition leaders attended the rally, defending voting as a form of resistance against the Communal State.
In his speech, Requesens emotionally recalled the days he spent in El Helicoide between 2018 and 2020, when he was imprisoned after being convicted of conspiracy. His message centered on defending the vote and democratic participation: “The vote is yours, it is ours. Let’s not let them take it from us. Let’s not allow them to steal our hope,” he said.
Eric Ondarroa Denounces Purchasing Power Crisis
From the Simón Bolívar Libertador Station in La Rinconada, Caracas—which connects to the Valles del Tuy—Alianza del Lápiz candidate Eric Ondarroa focused his message on the transportation crisis and the cost of living. “Today, we woke up to another urban fare increase. 1,200 bolivars a month is what you’re spending per person. Here, everything goes up, but wages go down,” he said.
Under the slogan “Miranda Rises,” Ondarroa stated that no one knows what measures to expect by May 1, Workers’ Day, but whatever they are, they won’t solve the root problem. “Improvised measures bring crisis after crisis. These are the realities we want to debate. We will make Miranda rise, and we will always stand up for every issue,” he added.
Máximo Sánchez Holds Rally with Chacao Residents
Meanwhile, the president of the Chacao Municipal Council, Máximo Sánchez, officially launched his campaign on Élice Street in Chacao as the candidate of Fuerza Vecinal. Sánchez expressed his intention to present alternative proposals for the development of the state, aligned with citizens’ desire for change, in a scenario marked by a plurality of options.
“This is the card through which we will achieve true monolithic opposition unity to bring political change in Venezuela,” Sánchez emphasized on social media. Under the slogan “Miranda to the Max,” the Fuerza Vecinal candidate also highlighted the potential of the region’s geography, which he claims has suffered from government neglect, pledging to reactivate it.
Negal Morales Delivers Message from Petare
Though he did not hold an official campaign launch event, a day earlier, on Monday, Negal Morales, the candidate of the judicialized Democratic Action party, led a tour through Petare parish in Sucre municipality. During the event, he reiterated the importance, from his perspective, of voting on May 25. Morales is backed by 11 other organizations belonging to the Democratic Alliance.
“Our commitment is fundamentally to bring politics to those who have the least. Our commitment is to serve those who have suffered from the crisis caused by polarization and political conflict, which has lasted 25 years. We will change Venezuela, and we will start with Miranda,” said the candidate, whose campaign slogan is “Miranda, Let’s Move Forward.”
