In a statement, the body overseeing electoral processes in this Central American nation reminded the public that these regulations, which must be strictly followed, went into effect this November 29 and will remain in place until December 1, at 6:00 p.m. local time.
Both the ban on public events and the so-called “dry law” (sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages) apply throughout the national territory in order to guarantee an environment of tranquility, order, and security during the voting process, the statement emphasized.
Both provisions, in compliance with Article 246 of the Honduran Electoral Law, are part of the measures to prevent disturbances of public order and promote a peaceful electoral process, the CNE noted.
The entity warned that “anyone who breaks the provisions of this statement will be sanctioned with fines ranging from four to ten minimum wages, as established by law.”
More than 6.5 million Hondurans—out of a population of 10 million—are called to the polls on November 30 to elect, in a single round, the new president, three presidential designees (vice presidents), 298 mayors, 128 national deputies, and 20 members of the Central American Parliament.
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