3 July 2009

Stories from 3 July 2009

Mexico: Null Ballots and Low Turnout Expected on Election Day

  3 July 2009

July 5 is election day in Mexico. More than 600 positions for public officials are up for grabs. However, there are estimates that more than 70% of citizens will abstain from voting and almost 10% will turn in a null ballot. Several online movements are leading the way to encourage this type of protest.