More than 55% of Ecuadorians registered to vote in the presidential elections that take place on February 9 already exercised their right to vote, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Diana Atamaint.
“So far they have gone to cover more than 55% of voters, maintaining the historical percentage of participation of previous electoral processes,” Atamaint said in the second CNE report, two hours after the closing of the polls, at 5:00 p.m. local (22:00 GMT).
Aumás, the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador put zero the computer system for the scrutiny of the votes in the elections.
“The computer system is zero,” confirmed the president of the CNE, Diana Atamaint, facing the zero of the system, which was thus without prior record of minutes or results.
General Nilo Estrada, delegate of the Armed Forces before the CNE, said that the day has elapsed calmly and without incident in the enclosures, while General Henry Tapia, of the National Police, said that the authorities have made 110 arrests during The day.
This February 9, Ecuadorians choose among 16 candidates for the presidency, to govern the country for the next four years.
President Daniel Noboa and Correísta Luisa González are the candidates with the greatest intention of vote, according to the surveys.
To be elected president, the candidates need to obtain 50% plus one of the valid votes, or 40% and a difference of 10 points with the second. If a second round is necessary, this will be held on April 13.
In addition, the 151 members of the National Assembly and the five of the Andean Parliament are elected.
Source: Sputnik
