“It was an absolutely orderly and calm day. Assistance was constant at all times throughout the day,” said the Consul.
The elections to choose the next president of the Argentines, in the Consulate in Londonthey closed at 18 (14 Argentine time), and the scrutiny after a day of active participation by citizens residing in this country.
A total of 7,500 Argentine citizens were registered to vote, a figure that represents a notable increase compared to the 6,200 voters in the midterm legislative elections in 2021.
“It was an absolutely orderly and calm day. Assistance was constant at all times throughout the day. The flow of voters just decreased starting at 5:30 p.m. and five minutes after closing there are about 20 people left inside the establishment to vote,” the Consul told Télam. Carolina Pérez Colman.
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The diplomatic representative expressed that they were enabled three voting stations to manage approximately 2,400 voters each. He also said that at 8 local time (4 o’clock in Argentina) the first voters. Furthermore, he explained that Voting abroad is optional and, in the case of Argentine tourists who were in the United Kingdomnow they have to do the justification for not casting the votea procedure that is done on-line.
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The Embassador Javier Figueroafor his part, said that he was “very well organized by the consultant” and noted that many people came to cast their votes. “It is always very pleasant to see Argentine residents abroad exercise their right to vote. As has always been my experience, Argentine citizens abroad like election days. Many families with children,” he said in statements to Télam.
Both officials highlighted the stake and the civility of the Argentine community in it United Kingdom.
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With the polls already closed, the vote counting and verification processwhich will be sent to Argentina for inclusion in the final calculation of the general elections.
Source: Ambito
