Venezuela opposition sticks to primary election date after delay request

Venezuela's opposition elections commission on Monday said it would move forward with its Oct. 22 date to elect a candidate to stand against the ruling party in next year's presidential vote, after the national electoral council requested a delay. The National Electoral Council (CNE) last month responded to a June request to assist the opposition's primary elections, saying it could provide assistance such as voting centers and machines if he date was postponed to Nov. 19 to confirm details. A majority of 13 opposition candidates rejected this request.