It is generally anticipated that 11-year-old President Nicolás Maduro would run for reelection.
María Corina Machado, his opponent, has been barred from public service due to alleged financial malfeasance, an accusation she refutes.
The South American country’s opposition and government decided last year to hold elections in 2024 and welcome foreign observers.
The 2018 elections, in which Mr. Maduro was proclaimed the victor, were largely regarded as being neither fair nor free.
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela declared the election date on Tuesday.
