INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In Ecuador, around 13.4 million citizens are eligible to vote in an urgent runoff election.The government declared a nationwide state of
and 23.47% of votes in the initial round, respectively.President Guillermo Lasso initiated this election
dissolution of both the Executive and Legislative branches, triggering new elections immediately.For this election, more than 40,000 polling
stations will be available
They will operate from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time.Ecuadorians living abroad will cast their votes according to their respective time
offer gender parity for the presidential slot
This is a significant step towards political equality in the country.Ecuador Votes Amid Crisis and Stalled Economy
(Photo Internet reproduction)Voting is mandatory for Ecuadorians between the ages of 18 and 64
fine, pegged at 10% of the current basic salary, which stands at $450.Security measures are exceptionally tight, given recent political
Over 53,000 police officers and 43,000 military personnel are deployed for election security.Their roles cover guarding the polling
stations, ensuring the safety of voters, and protecting candidates.Preliminary election results are expected to be announced by Sunday
