Ceballos proposes to keep the border with Colombia open for the elections in Venezuela.

The anti-Chavista candidate Daniel Ceballos has raised his voice in the final stretch of the presidential campaign in Venezuela, calling for the border with Colombia to remain open on election day to allow Venezuelan residents in the neighboring country to exercise their right to vote. This request, made through a recently released statement, aims to facilitate the participation of those citizens who are outside their country and wish to be part of the democratic process. In response to this proposal, the Venezuelan Ministries of Defense and Interior have announced "strict control" along the Colombian-Venezuelan border in the days leading up to the elections; however, the closure of the border has not been considered so far. This measure could be crucial to guarantee the mobilization of voters and ensure the transparency of the electoral process. Ceballos, the candidate of the political party Arepa Digital, has emphasized the importance of the border state of Táchira as a setting for the massive return of Venezuelans seeking to express their support for a change in the country. In his statements, he has emphasized the need to eliminate barriers that limit citizens' participation in political life and to pave the way for a more inclusive and pluralistic system. The candidate has pointed out that his platform 'Llégate y vota' (Get There and Vote) has registered 10,000 Venezuelans located on the border with Colombia who are willing to exercise their right to vote on election day. For Ceballos, it is essential to respect the will of these citizens and ensure that they have the opportunity to cast their vote in a free and fair process. In this context, Ceballos has referred to the situation of over six million Venezuelans residing abroad who will not be able to participate in the elections due to the difficulties they faced in registering in the electoral roll. This exclusion of a significant sector of the Venezuelan population poses a challenge in terms of representativeness and legitimacy of the electoral process. Ceballos' proposal to keep the border with Colombia open has sparked a debate in the Venezuelan political sphere, with differing opinions on the appropriateness of this measure in the current context. Some sectors have expressed support for the initiative as a gesture of openness and democracy, while others have voiced concerns about potential security and control risks in the border area. Amid this scenario, the figure of María Corina Machado, a candidate disqualified from the elections, remains relevant in the Venezuelan political landscape. Ceballos has emphasized that his vote in these elections is an act of loyalty to Machado and her vision of profound change in Venezuela. Machado's symbolic presence in this electoral contest adds an element of uncertainty and emotion to a process marked by tensions and polarization. In conclusion, Daniel Ceballos' proposal to keep the border with Colombia open on election day is a call for inclusion and citizen participation in a crucial moment for the future of Venezuela. The possibility of facilitating the access of Venezuelans residing abroad to the electoral process could help strengthen the legitimacy and transparency of an election that is seen as a milestone in the recent history of the country.