Approximately three hundred and fifty million voters all over Latin America and the Caribbean participated in elections last year.
Latin America elections: A look back and what to expect this year
How is voting turnout uplifting Latin American elections?
According to International IDEA, “voter turnout has been declining across the globe since the beginning of 1990, and such trend has raised many concerns among election stakeholders.”
Election technology in Latin America, a growing trend. Part III
The reasons to deploy electronic voting systems vary substantially from country to country. Low public trust in elections and electoral authorities in most Latin American countries is another of the reasons mentioned for the growing adoption of election technology.
Election technology in Latin America, a growing trend. Part I
There is no doubt that technology itself can have a hugely positive impact in developing democracies.
Dominican Republic to incorporate voting automation solutions
The Central Electoral Board of the Dominican Republic recently announced the use of voting automation technologies. The goal is to strengthen democracy and transparency of electoral processes. Paper ballots would be replaced by a touchscreen menu, where voters can select their candidates and
Electronic voting for expatriates gains steam in Latin America
Recently, the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Chile discussed the need for electronic voting to enable expatriates to exercise their right to vote. Citizens who live outside of their countries have traditionally been excluded from participating in elections. The main reasons