China with Caracas against 'foreign interference' on the vote. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson LinJian said Beijing opposes "foreign interference" in Caracas' internal affairs.
US department said it was "deeply concerned" by the fact that the Venezuelan National Electoral Council has limited the possibility for opposition candidates to register to participate in the elections. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan ambassador to Brasilia, Manuel Vadell, has asked for a meeting at Planalto, after criticism from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.