Abstention remains at 20% in the first round in Amazonas, according to the TRE-AM report

The Regional Electoral Court of Amazonas (TRE-AM) reported this Sunday (4), during a press conference, that the abstention rate in the first round of elections in the state was around 20%.

The body also highlighted the increase in participation of elderly voters, attributed, among other factors, to the use of voting slips for proof of life from the National Social Security Institute (INSS).

“The balance of incidents demonstrates TRE-AM’s commitment to transparency, security and guaranteeing the full exercise of citizenship for all voters in Amazonas, which is possible thanks to the joint commitment of all institutions involved in holding the elections”, stated the president of TRE-AM, judge Carla Reis.

In some sections, the greater number of voters and the time required to enter votes contributed to the formation of queues and waiting periods.

According to the Court, the incidents were punctual and did not compromise the progress of the vote.

Manaus leads security operations with the participation of state and federal agencies and the Armed Forces.

The Federal Police recorded 24 incidents related to the elections over the last week. The actions resulted in six arrests and the seizure of approximately R$1.9 million. Among the main incidents investigated during the period were vote buying, exit polls and electoral corruption.

The Civil Police reported not having registered procedures or Detailed Terms of Occurrence (TCO) in Manaus related to the election. According to the institution, 17 procedures considered relevant were recorded in the interior.

According to the regional inspector of the Federal Police in the state, delegate Fábio Sandro Pessoa Pegado, Manaus concentrated most of the incidents, with 16 records, 18 people arrested and five arrests. In Iranduba, two incidents were recorded, with no arrests. Tefé also recorded two cases, with two people taken away. In Manacapuru, there was an incident and a driving.

In Coari, an incident related to suspected vote buying resulted in the seizure of R$690 in cash and electoral propaganda material, including “saints”. There was no arrest in this case. Cases were also recorded in Parintins, São Gabriel da Cachoeira and Itacoatiara, with one occurrence in each municipality.

The Joint Command of the Armed Forces mobilized 6,102 soldiers in 69 municipalities in the region, 44 of which in Amazonas. In the state, the operation included 182 vehicles, 142 vessels and 15 aircraft to guarantee security and logistical support at 774 voting locations.

Electoral supervision

The Public Electoral Ministry also presented information about supervision during the election, with special attention to the spillage of propaganda material, the so-called "santinhos". In the assessment of regional electoral prosecutor Edmilson Barreiros, a decrease in the practice in important electoral colleges, such as Parintins, was noted.

"The legislation establishes a deadline of two days after the election for the filing of civil representations related to this type of irregularity. Therefore, we will forward the actions to Monday and Tuesday", he explained. Barreiros highlighted that he had already received inspection reports from Manaus, Tefé and Manacapuru. In this case, liability can occur in both the criminal and civil-electoral spheres.

The MPE also informed that the cases will be analyzed individually, based on the elements collected during the inspection and investigations carried out by the police authorities.