Election on Sunday is 'huge opportunity' for Venezuela and U.S.: Exiled opposition leader

This Sunday, voters in Venezuela will head to the polls in what could be the most consequential election in the country's recent history. NBC News' Guad Venegas reports more on what's at stake and exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López joins José Díaz-Balart to share why this election is so important.



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[cirocapelli]

I am Venezuelan, and our anthem begins with words that can be translated as "Glory to the brave people, who threw off the yoke, respecting the law, virtue and honor." I think there can be no better words to describe this

[cratecruncher]

Sounds like turnout is going to be huge. I wish good fortune to Venezuela and her wonderful people!

[robertpryde]

Addressing the US immigration crisis at its source.

[rubenavalos]

The World wants Democrazy God Bless everyone

[kjpcgaming]

if Venezuela Turns around the US could invest billions of dollars in Corporate investments. It could make Venezuela a rich country. The fascists should pay attention and let the results stand.

[songasalimsaleh]

*What's basic human rights?*
*Have you forgotten that the USA always violates Human Rights for its interests?*
*The interest here isn't for the people of Venezuela but it's for their oil 🛢️, we're aware of that!*

[Mr.White-]

Will they have voting booths for them in the hotels Venezuelans are staying at in New York City?

[MichealHallowell]

Such good news! I am rooting for you, Venezuela! This battle against fascism is much bigger than the US. If the UK and France could do it, so can we \o/

[rwusa]

Venezuela...an example of when the Left goes too far.

[peterkogl]

Return the gold to Venezuela. Lift the sanctions. Venezuela IS democracy 😅😅😅

[Tomas_Pita]

I LOVE VZ - Come back to the family of Nations! We miss you!!!

[doubleseven]

The message is keep the US out of foreign elections, is my guess.

[lindakelley]

Exciting news! You have suffered enough and now have the opportunity for new leadership. The US is in crisis too. May we save democracy and freedom. In both countries.

[RhondaMcgillivray-lm]

The people have spoken, they don't want Maduro, they want a change.

[leslie-annmills-gomez]

Anyone the US is pushing as a candidate is not in your best interest

[CAROLINA]

We don't want Leopoldo Lopez and his family.

[karllossemmeddo]

VIVA 🎉 👏 Mr. NICOLAS MADURO, IS LEGITIMATE PRESIDENT. GOD BLESS SOCIALISM FOREVER 🇻🇪. LOVE FROM SENEGAL 🇸🇳❤ 🇻🇪🙏

[oldguy]

Maybe they should go back to Venezuela to support their country, and stay there.

[Savita-wz]

Same a lot of them in guyana i do hope they can able to have s free and fair election so they can go back home and have a peaceful life

[eddycuevas]

Opportunity for change to democracy. As a Latin American, I find that too easy. I suggest the U.S. get ready for the next sanctions package.