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There are just a few days to go before the Plebiscite that will define whether we have a new Constitution or not. And in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, many doubts have arisen in this regard. One on the mask.
This, as a result of false information that was widely shared on social networks and messaging channels such as WhatsApp. Through a sort of “chain” it was pointed out that to vote on October 25 it was necessary to have disposable masks, because or if not, it would not be possible to vote. The information is false and was denied by the Electoral Service (Servel).
“Regarding this information that circulates on social networks, we want to clarify that it is FALSE. The Sanitary Protocol does not refer to a specific type of mask or a blue paste pencil mark to vote on the day of the # Plebiscito2020”, They pointed out through their Twitter account.
Regarding this information that circulates on social networks, we want to clarify that it is FALSE. The Sanitary Protocol does not refer to a specific type of mask or a blue paste pencil mark to vote on the day of the # Plebiscito2020. pic.twitter.com/2cWVG3qBth
– Electoral Service (@ServelChile) October 13, 2020
What mask should I wear then?
What is prohibited is campaign material. Therefore, you will not be able to attend with masks (skirts or any other garment) that alludes to any of the alternatives to vote, be they “Approve” or “Rejection”. The mask can be disposable or reusable made of cloth.
Regarding the pencil, and as the Servel pointed out, it can be any blue paste pencil. Not from a certain brand like “Bic”.
Why can’t I take a photo of the vote?
It should also be clear that taking photos of the vote is prohibited. Especially in this age of social media. Why it’s not possible? Taking a photograph to vote is punished by Law 18,700 on Popular Voting and Scrutiny. It constitutes the crime of bribery, risking from fines to jail time.
The law states that those who pay some kind of payment to vote for a particular candidate will be severely punished. Consequently, it is presumed that the voter who takes a photograph of the ballot could do so as evidence to comply with the agreement.
“Whoever requests votes by pay, gift or promise of money or other reward or bribery in any way to a voter, will suffer the penalty of minor imprisonment in its minimum to medium degree”, states the law in its article 137. It adds that “equal penalty shall be suffered by the person who sells his vote or suffers for money or another gift ”.
“It will be presumed that the voter who, in the act of voting, is caught using any procedure or means aimed at recording the preference that he or she may indicate or has indicated has incurred in this conduct,” states the regulations.
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