Rio Moves 277 Polling Sites for 670k Voters Citing Security, Maré Impact Dismissed

TRE-RJ relocated 277 polling locations across 61 municipalities ahead of Sunday's elections, affecting ~670,000 voters, with 72 moves (202k voters) driven by security concerns linked to organized crime influence. Six sites in Complexo da Maré were shifted, some outside the community, impacting ~52% of local voters; TRE downplays disruption. This is an operational adjustment to electoral logistics amid security threats, with potential implications for voter access and election integrity in affected areas.