What do Venezuelans believe in? The government has not published official data for years, but academics rely on projections and field work to have a sense of the religious landscape. Religion may not have a direct impact on the election Sunday, when President Nicolas Maduro might be reelected for a six-year term. But religiosity has played a role in the past few decades, especially during his predecessor's government. Religious groups say they generally enjoy freedom of religion or belief so long as they refrained from criticizing Maduro-aligned figures or policies.
