Supreme Electoral Council distributes ballots for Nicaraguan elections

Editado por Ed Newman
2021-11-02 12:49:42

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The transportation of the electoral suitcases will be supported by some 15,000 Nicaraguan military personnel. | Photo: CSE

Managua, November 2 (RHC)-- The Supreme Electoral Council (CSE) of Nicaragua is distributing ballots and electoral material for the general elections to be held next Sunday in the Central American country.

In a statement, the CSE indicated that this distribution is carried out in the 153 municipalities of the nation and is done through the General Directorate of Logistics Organization and Electoral Warehouse and in coordination with the Departmental Electoral Councils (CED).

The governing body of the elections noted that the activity was supervised by the legal representatives of the political parties and alliances participating in the electoral process.  It added that each one of them randomly checked the contents of the electoral bags, which contain electoral documents, ballots, lists and other paperwork.  Likewise, they contain manuals, bracelets and indelible ink, according to the press release.

The event was attended by the President of the CSE, Brenda Rocha, and the other magistrates of the Electoral Power; the Commander in Chief of the Nicaraguan Army, General Julio César Avilés; the Inspector General of the Police, Commissioner General Jaime Antonio Vanegas, and the Deputy Director General of the National Police, Commissioner General Ramón Avellán.

On Sunday, the Nicaraguan Army announced that it will deploy 15,000 military troops in support activities such as the transportation of electoral material.  Army General Aviles mentioned, in a communiqué, that the accompaniment will cover the 153 municipalities of the country and will also include air and naval means for the protection of the country's voters.

Next Sunday, November 7th, almost 4,500,000 citizens will be able to vote for a new president and to renew the 92 deputies to the National Assembly (unicameral Congress) and the 20 to the Central American Parliament.


 



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