[2][3] Democratic Action remained the largest party in the Chamber of Deputies and Senate, which were elected on separate ballots for the first time.

[3] The election campaign was dominated by the corruption charges brought against sitting President Carlos Andrés Pérez, which led to his impeachment on 20 May 1993.

The previous year had seen two coup attempts in February and November, reflecting widespread popular discontent with the political establishment.

Parties could receive up to five additional seats based on their national vote total, to provide greater proportionality.

[8] Andrés Velásquez of Radical Cause gained 22%, and "filed complaints of irregularities, saying that officials from his party were prevented from witnessing vote counting.