EU election observers begin work ahead of Venezuela regional, local vote

Election observers with the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) review a map of Venezuela before a news conference concerning local and regional elections in November, in Caracas, Venezuela October 28, 2021. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

CARACAS (Reuters) - European Union election observers began their mission in Venezuela on Thursday, as campaigning kicked off for regional elections next month which are set to include opposition candidates.

It is the first time in 15 years the EU has sent observers to Venezuela.