The magistrate of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), Noel Orellana, reported this Wednesday that after three days of starting remote voting online for Salvadorans abroad, the 4,800 votes by postal means have been exceeded 10 times during the election. 2019 election.
“The expectations of remote voting online have been exceeded; 741,094 people with a current or expired DUI whose address is abroad are authorized to cast their vote using this modality. These compatriots have been authorized to vote since January 6, 2024,” said Orellana.
As detailed by the Court magistrate, 741,094 people with a current or expired DUI (with an address abroad) are authorized to vote online. In addition, it is estimated that about 300 thousand people will vote in person.
“Electronic in-person voting has been implemented in 29 countries. There will be 81 voting centers, of which 42 centers will be located in the United States in places like California, Maryland”Orellana said during an interview.
Finally, he reported that currently 6 million ballots have been printed for candidates for the presidency of the Republic and progress has already been made with the printing of ballots for the Legislative Assembly election.
“We are already preparing the electoral packages. There go the ballots, stamps, paper and other materials”said the magistrate.