Essential - The introduction of an exception to the principle of “Preclusion” (In the case of suspected fraud, ballot stuffing or manipulation of the results form, a ballot box should be quarantined at the CDE level in order to ascertain the recommended action and if deemed applicable the ballot box should be opened and results adjusted accordingly (by the CDE) or a new election called if an irreconcilable difference is discovered).
Addressed to - CNE; Legislative Branch.
Possible Improvements Suggested - According to international standards, there should be independent scrutiny of the results process and access to judicial review or other equivalent process so that electors have the confidence that the results reflect the votes cast and the counting of the votes. Best international practices dictate that there are procedures that allow for election results to be challenged in an effective and timely manner and that courts make rulings on challenges before the final results are certified.
Timeline - In time for the next elections.