The so-called quartering in colloquial language is actually the 100% alert provision in the National Police, which, through 27,000 troops, has already started the security operation and reported that, for the moment, there is no threat or anything that puts risk the elections.
The Crio. Carlos Benítez, general director of Prevention and Security of the National Police, reported that tEverything is ready for the elections this Sunday, April 30, and that there are no irregularities.
“We have not accessed any information that is related to a direct threat that puts the development of electoral acts at risk”, explained the Crio. Benítez, in an interview with Universo 970 AM radio.
As to the Armed Forces, indicated that the cashs are also on alert, but only to provide support in the event of a situation that exceeds the response or coverage capacity of the National Police, that is, only in extraordinary cases.
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“What they usually do is accompany them to transport these elements, but we have their support, or in terms of any threat from abroad,” detailed.
ELECTION CLOSURE
Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 12 hours before the start of votingas established by the Electoral Code, cThe ban begins, according to which the sale of alcoholic beverages and consumption on public roads is prohibited, in addition to public events and crowds.
The disposition It ends on Sunday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m., that is, two hours after the closing time of the elections.
THOSE EXEMPTED FROM VOTING
People who have to work more than 50 km from their polling place are exempted from the civic duty to vote. For example, police officers assigned to coverage that exceeds the mentioned distance from their premises. The cadets and all those who are in educational institutes are also released from the obligation.
ItPeople over the age of 65 and those who cannot leave for health reasons are also free.
Regarding bars, restaurants, wineries and premises in general and compliance with the ban on the sale of alcohol, the police chief indicated that, he hopes that civic awareness prevail, since controlling everyone will be impossible.
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