Coahuila elections start with delays; 73.8% of polling stations installed without major incidents

The electoral process in Coahuila, Mexico, to renew the state congress, commenced with some delays in the installation of polling stations. However, election authorities reported no significant incidents as of mid-morning.

The National Electoral Institute (INE) indicated that 73.82% of the 4,275 polling stations were operational by 9:20 AM. Despite the overall progress, some locations faced delays. These were attributed to the assembly of ballot boxes or the absence of poll workers, which led to extended queues in certain areas.

In Torreón, one polling station where a candidate was expected to vote did not open until 8:50 AM due to issues with ballot counting and station setup. Another station in the same city experienced a delayed start because no representatives were present, prompting a 78-year-old voter to volunteer as an election official to cast her ballot.

Election officials from both the INE and the Electoral Institute of Coahuila (IEC) urged citizens to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing a generally calm atmosphere. The IEC noted that it had received written complaints from the Workers' Party regarding alleged harassment, which have been forwarded to the state security committee.