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Centenarian Voters in Argentina Face Divergent Election-Day Outcomes

Judicial sources say roll removals affecting people over 100 can result from administrative or automatic civil‑registry updates.

Overview

  • Oscar D’Olivo, 104, in Colonia Caroya found his name removed from the voter registry and was unable to vote in the legislative elections.
  • He said he received no notification and formally asked the National Electoral Board for an explanation for his exclusion.
  • News reports cite judicial sources who attribute such removals to administrative errors or automated civil-record updates, particularly for centenarians.
  • In La Plata, Ángela, 100, voluntarily cast her ballot at Escuela Nº 56 using a walker, with the moment shared widely on social media.
  • A polling official explained the steps required under Buenos Aires Province’s new voting modality, illustrating how procedures are applied at polling sites.