Overview

• The national government asked electoral authorities to reprint Buenos Aires ballots after José Luis Espert resigned from the list over links reported to Fred Machado.
• Federal Judge Alejo Ramos Padilla held a hearing with parties and officials and is expected to rule shortly, with any decision subject to appeal before the National Electoral Chamber.
• Interior Minister Lisandro Catalán said reprinting is technically feasible and cited about 15.5 billion pesos in savings to pay for it, while estimates for the job range from 12.17 to roughly 15 billion pesos at about 839.72 pesos per ballot.
• Election logistics are tight, with ballot distribution due to start on October 16; postal officials say printing would take about five days once a new model is legally approved and several printers are ready.
• Opposition party representatives largely oppose changing the ballots, the ruling party argued a reprint is needed to avoid voter confusion, and an offer to contribute financially was rejected.