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Campaign signs in Caracas remind Venezuelans of imprisoned Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López. (A.Algarra/VOA)

An election sign for the ruling Socialist party in Caracas. (A.Algarra/VOA)

Former heads of state were in Venezuela to serve as election observers. (A.Algarra/VOA)

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro arrives at a polling station to vote.

Lilina Tintori, the wife of opposition leader Leopoldo López, talks to the press. (A.Algarra/VOA)

Pro-government supporters demand that a polling station in Caracas reopen after its official closing.

Opposition supporters celebrate in Caracas.