18:50 | Almost 80% of the qualified register has already voted
According to the figures provided by the Electoral Court, a 79% of qualified people To vote, he had cast his vote after 6 p.m. In total, there are 2,727,120 citizens authorized to participate, distributed in 7,225 circuits throughout the country.
Around the afternoon, it was reported that 62% of the electoral roll had already voted, according to official data. The chief of staff of the National Police, Kerman da Rosa, reported that the electoral process had developed without problems until that moment, without recording any relevant incident.
On this day, around 5,910 security personnel are deployed in the circuits, participating in security operations and in the celebrations that will continue after the close of voting.
18:44 | The FA formula arrived at the bunker on the Ciudad Vieja rambla
The candidacy of the Frente Amplio, headed by Yamandu Orsi in the presidency and Carolina Cosse in the vice presidency, anxiously awaits the results of this decisive day. Facing the National Party formula, composed of Álvaro Delgado and Valeria Ripoll, the Frente Amplio candidates seek to consolidate a fourth term after the governments of Tabaré Vázquez and José Mujica.
As in the first round in October, the Frente Amplio has installed its campaign bunker in the hotel NH Columbialocated on the avenue of Ciudad Vieja. If we win, that stage will become the epicenter of the celebrations.
After a journey of approximately an hour and a half from his residence in Salinas, Orsi arrived at the NH Hotel, where he will wait for the results with his running mate. During the journey, he received numerous expressions of support and requests for photos from the militants who approached the vehicle every time it stopped. Upon arriving, he expressed that he feels “a little” nervous and also “anxious.”
17:33 | Errors in voting certificates: what to do if yours has the wrong date
During the runoff elections in Uruguay, problems related to voting records were reported. Some citizens pointed out discrepancies in the printed date, which corresponds to October 27 instead of November 24, the day of the ballot. According to polling station delegates interviewed by El País, the error originated in the printing press in charge of producing these documents.
This inconvenience has generated uncertainty among voters about the validity of their participation in the electoral contest between the Orsi-Cosse and Delgado-Ripoll formulas. In order to mitigate this situation, it has been announced that starting next week, those affected will be able to correct the certificate by downloading the appropriate version from the Electoral Court website.
In addition to the records, complaints have been filed regarding the voting lists. The National Party has stated that some sheets lack the date of the elections, while the Frente Amplio has identified problems related to the quality of the paper and printing.
José Garchitorena, Minister of the Electoral Court, has advised voters to carefully check the lists before casting their vote. These must contain the correct date, as well as the appropriate images and names of the presidential and vice presidential candidates, to ensure that the process is carried out according to the rules.
In view of these complications, it is essential that citizens pay attention to these aspects during the electoral process. The objective is to ensure that the integrity and transparency of the runoff is maintained, allowing all voters to participate without obstacles or administrative errors.
The expectation is that these corrective measures will allow the smooth development of election day. Electoral authorities hope that these adjustments will reinforce confidence in the system and prevent logistical problems from affecting the conduct of the elections.
15:31 | A large part of the citizens have already voted: this is how the November 24 ballot progresses
This Sunday, November 24, Uruguay is experiencing a crucial moment in its electoral process with the celebration of the second round of the 2024 elections. The candidates in this instance are Yamandu Orsifrom the Broad Front, and Alvaro Delgadoof the National Party.
Recent polls, published last Thursday, indicate that the race will be very tight, reflecting the close competition between both parties, but all giving a very slight advantage to Orsi. As of mid-afternoon on Sunday, 62% of eligible citizens have exercised their right to vote, according to the Electoral Court. For this runoff, there are a total of 2,727,120 voters distributed in 7,225 electoral circuits.
By midday, official reports showed that 44% of the electorate had already voted, suggesting a slightly higher pace compared to the previous second round, which recorded a 40% turnout in the same period.
Voting hours began at 8:00 in the morning and will last until 7:30 p.m.. However, the Electoral Court has indicated that, if there are still people in line to vote at the closing, they will allow everyone to finish exercising their right before closing the circuits and giving way to counting.
Citizens have the option to verify their voting place through the Electoral Court registry, accessible online through the following link: Electoral Registry Consultation. This resource will allow you to ensure that you meet all the requirements to participate in this significant democratic event.
