Bolivia readies materials for polling stations ahead of upcoming election
One week ahead of the national vote on August 17, officials and volunteers have begun assembling electoral suitcases, which are vital for the smooth operation of polling stations across the region.
The assembly process began in Santa Cruz, the country's largest city, according to AFP reports.
Maria Cristina Claros, the president of the Electoral Commission of Santa Cruz, explained the meticulous process of assembling these kits. "We have been able to verify and monitor the production of the cases from the very start. In other words, the first thing we do is set up the case that already has a code. The barcode is scanned to report to the monitoring system that production of that case with that code is already underway," she said.
The kits are filled with everything needed to facilitate the voting process, she said, adding, "We place the identification of those eligible to vote, the surnames of the people who vote at that polling station, the tally sheet that goes inside our security envelope, the different security envelopes, the worksheets, the ballot papers, and all the material that needs to go inside the electoral case," Claros added.
The Electoral Commission aims to ensure transparency, security, and efficiency in the upcoming election.
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