In Venezuela, amidst an economic crisis, the government subsidized housing and food to support its social programs, influencing voters like Alicia Aguilar. Public employees and social organizations faced threats to vote in the constituent election promoted by President Nicolás Maduro. Saúl Torbes, a state employee, felt compelled to vote to avoid losing his job. Media and journalists were restricted from covering the election process by the National Electoral Council. Incidents of aggression and arrests of journalists were reported, and military forces were ordered to prevent photography. Political analyst Nicmer Evans called the constituent process an electoral fraud. The newly installed National Assembly, with 545 legislators, will disproportionately represent rural and urban localities, aiming to 'refound' the Venezuelan republic amid a severe political crisis.