The CENI, however, has invited independent candidates, parties, and political groupings to take advantage of this extension to submit their candidacy files on time, the document specifies.

Despite this, the CENI has not put forward any reason regarding this postponement. Following the combined elections of December 20, 2023, the CENI turns its attention to the indirect elections of governors and senators. The schedule has even been adjusted.

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