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Prosecutor Opposes Reprinting Buenos Aires Ballots as Case Moves to Electoral Chamber

Technical reports warn there is no time to print, verify and deliver new ballots without jeopardizing the Oct. 26 election.

Las boletas tienen a Espert como primer candidato a diputado nacional en la lista de La Libertad Avanza.
Las boletas tienen a Espert como primero en la lista de LLA
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Overview

  • Federal electoral prosecutor Ramiro González advised against reprinting the Boleta Única de Papel in Buenos Aires, calling the move factually impossible and a risk to the vote.
  • La Libertad Avanza sought new ballots to remove José Luis Espert’s photo and reflect candidate changes after the court allowed Diego Santilli to head the list.
  • The National Electoral Chamber now has the final say on the appeal, following a prior rejection by the Buenos Aires district electoral board.
  • Authorities cited a passed Oct. 11 printing deadline, complex quality-control and distribution to roughly 40,000 sites, and an estimated 12.17 billion pesos cost for a full reprint.
  • Already printed and vetted ballots remain valid, and preparations continue as Argentina debuts nationwide paper single ballots that some officials fear may confuse unfamiliar voters.