Text and photographs by María Ruiz
The city woke up with a palpable air of expectation on June 2. The 1,128 squares destined for the National Electoral Institute (INE) in the capital began to be installed from 7:30 in the morning like small democratic shelters, and in some neighborhoods, schools and parking lots, they lined up, ready to receive voters.
However, behind the facade of enthusiasm and civic duty, some contrasts were hidden that mark this election day.
The challenge of the organization
The poll workers, nervous but committed, prepared for a historic day. The basic, contiguous, extraordinary and special squares were assembled like puzzle pieces.
But, behind the scenes: the delays and slowness in the application of the protocol revealed the difficulties. Officials who did not arrive on time, poor communication with the presidents, secretaries and tellers, and at the same time, the urgency of organizing the furniture. Despite this, enthusiasm persisted.
As president of the polling station section 928, Juan José Rodríguez He highlighted the importance of collaborative work and citizen responsibility in this election.
“From 7:30 in the morning until 6 in the afternoon, we will be serving voters and we expect high citizen participation.”
The diversity of voters
On the street Xicotencatlof the San Miguelito neighborhood, the older adult population predominated. Young people, on the other hand, faced challenges. Some, confused, forgot their credentials to vote at home. The strain of arriving on time put pressure on them. Thus, election day began with a mixture of composure and confusion.
The backdrop: re-elections and protagonisms
Many of the voters, in low voices, commented in the lines that the campaigns had been rough and tense. That it would have been a season of media positions that sought confrontation, while other candidates longed to be protagonists. Others criticized the re-election of some and how their vote was at stake.
The democratic treasure
Despite the chiaroscuro, the city and its squares expected the participation of one million 271 thousand 336 inhabitants registered with the INE.
Each vote represents the construction of a more just future; This morning became a scene of democracy in action. The polls opened their doors, and voters brought with them the hope of a better country.
On this election day, the idealists and rationalists were intertwined with the determination to improve their quality of life as citizens, although each for their own part. Democracy, imperfect but vital, continues its course…
Voting far from home at the Potosina Terrestrial Terminal
In the midst of the hustle and bustle characteristic of the Potosina Land TerminalOn June 2, a polling station was erected offering foreigners passing through the capital the opportunity to participate in the democratic exercise.
travelers from Coahuila, Monterey and the picturesque municipalities of the Huasteca Potosina were the pioneers in exercising their vote, each one contributing a unique perspective forged by their city of origin.
The emotion and commitment were palpable in the atmosphere, filling with vitality a place that usually sees hurried faces and uncertain destinies pass by.
There, voters expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in an election that, despite the distance, they could not pass up.
“It is crucial that we come to leave our mark on this historic election, even though we are far from home,” said one traveler with determination in his eyes.
On the other hand, the prospect of a possible senior leader marked a milestone in the talks. Citizens accustomed to other political realities highlighted the importance of these elections, where women’s voices resonated strongly.
Raquel Ontiveroswho has participated in multiple electoral processes, emphasized the uniqueness and significance of the moment, urging his compatriots to exercise their right with conviction regardless of preference.
At the Potosina Terrestrial Terminal, far from their homes but close to their civic commitment, travelers wrote a special chapter in electoral history, weaving a network of diversity and hope on this memorable day.
