Armed Forces to Guarantee Security in Brazil's Presidential Runoff

Edited by Ivan Martínez
2014-10-22 15:33:03

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Brasilia, October 22 (RHC-Xinhua) -- Nearly 15,000 military personnel will be deployed around Brazil to ensure security during this Sunday's presidential runoff, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).

Brazil's army, navy and air force personnel will be stationed around polling stations in 280 cities and towns of 12 states, as they were during the first-round of voting on October 5th.

According to the Defense Ministry, the military will additionally provide logistical support, including delivering electronic balloting machines and transporting TSE workers to remote voting sites in the Amazon region.

Brazil's Military Police and local police forces will also take part in the security effort.



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