Polling data suggests González holds a significant lead over Maduro. However, concerns persist about the integrity of the election, particularly given the widespread dismissal of Maduro’s 2018 re-election as neither free nor fair.
These fears are exacerbated by Maduro’s assertion that he will secure victory “by hook or by crook.” The limited presence of international election observers—just four from the United Nations and a small team from the Carter Center—further heightens these concerns.