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River Plate Votes to Elect Brito Successor Using Electronic Ballot for the First Time

The vote pits continuity candidate Stefano Di Carlo against four opposition lists in a contest that will shape the club’s model after a reform barred Jorge Brito’s re‑election.

Overview

  • Polling runs from 10:00 to 20:00 at the Monumental with the Boleta Única Electrónica implemented to speed and modernize voting.
  • Di Carlo, the officialist pick from Filosofía River, faces Daniel Kiper, Carlos Trillo, Luis Belli and Pablo Lunati as the opposition leaders.
  • Roughly 80,000–87,000 members are eligible under rules requiring active status, age 16 or older, three years’ continuous membership, fees up to date and presentation of a physical DNI.
  • Members are choosing the president, three vice presidents, 21 full board members, 16 alternates, 10 fiscalizers and six alternates, plus 150 member representatives and 60 alternates.
  • Brito exits after his December 2021 win, the new president is scheduled to assume Monday at 18:00 and the first marquee match under the new leadership is set for November 9 against Boca.