19/02/2024 01:02 (UTC)

Dominican Republic wraps up municipal elections ahead of May presidential vote

Santo Domingo, Feb 18 (EFE).- Polling stations in the Dominican Republic closed their doors Sunday after ten hours of voting to elect new municipal authorities, paving the way for presidential and legislative elections in May.

The polling stations, which opened at 7:00 AM local time (11:00 AM GMT), officially closed at 5:00 PM local time (9:00 PM GMT). However, people who were already inside the polling stations at the time of closing were able to cast their vote, in accordance with the rules established by the Central Electoral Board (JCE).

The day developed without significant problems, except for some minor incidents. (Camera: MARÍA MONTECELOS).

FOOTAGE OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, IN SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

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Date: 19/02/2024 00:59 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Election
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Duration: 217 seconds
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