Presidential 2022 in Brazil: the controversy continues over the voting method
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (c.) Attends a military parade in Brasilia on August 10, 2021. AFP - EVARISTO SA
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In Brazil, tensions are mounting around the question of the method of voting in the next presidential elections, in 2022. While the country is recognized worldwide for its electronic voting system, Jair Bolsonaro is calling for a new method of voting, with a ballot printed vote.
The Chamber of Deputies rejected the proposal to change the voting system.
But the subject continues to be controversial in Brazil.
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From our correspondent in Rio de Janeiro
,
Sarah Cozzolino
For supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, he should have won the last election in the first round, but electronic voting would have allowed fraud.
“
It has to change.
When we vote, we must have a guarantee that our vote is recorded, because otherwise, we are not sure.
And then they can manipulate the machine,
”said Paulo, one of them.
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He has repeatedly threatened not to recognize the outcome of future elections if the system does not change.
“
He won't recognize him because he wants to win.
It's his way of cheating a bit more so he can stay.
Whether electronic or paper, they will defraud in any case… For me, it's a real mafia,
”said Adriana, an opponent of the Brazilian president.
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For several months, supporters and opponents of the president have been demonstrating in turn in the streets.
Some fear an American-style scenario in 2022, with clashes between the two camps.
“
What there is is a mobilization of its electorate, who are conservative, who are part of the militia, who are armed.
So there may be the risk of civil confusion
, ”Isabel analyzes.
This Tuesday, while the deputies voted on the question of the electoral system and rejected the proposal of the Brazilian president, military tanks marched in Brasilia.
A "
tragic coincidence
" according to the president of the Chamber of Deputies.
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