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Fight against electoral harassment has shown positive results

oglobo28 August 2026 at 04:09

Intensified oversight by the Court and the Labor Prosecutor's Office has generated a significant reduction in electoral harassment cases compared to the 2022 general elections. The article highlights that this tightening of surveillance is bringing positive results in combating this illegal practice.

The crime of electoral harassment occurs when company owners, executives, or public managers pressure their employees to vote for specific candidates. This practice is considered illegal and has been the subject of greater attention from the relevant authorities in this election.

Stricter oversight and punishment actions appear to be deterring these cases, contributing to a cleaner electoral process free from coercion in the workplace.

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