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Buenos Aires Completes Initial Test of Election Data Transmission System

The test verified new transmission kits with software were fully operational before a full-scale rehearsal on August 23.

Overview

  • The Province of Buenos Aires conducted its first integrated trial today at Correo Argentino’s Monte Grande computing center.
  • Minister Carlos Bianco and provincial electoral authorities oversaw checks on logistics, traceability, operator training, connectivity and vote-count software.
  • The data transmission relies on kits distributed at polling stations and Correo Argentino electoral branches to speed up and secure vote reporting.
  • This stage sets the scene for a media-accessible full-scale simulation on August 23 involving electoral bodies and party fiscales.
  • Officials aim to guarantee rapid, transparent results for the September 7 provincial elections renewing half of the Buenos Aires legislature.