Last Sunday we had presidential and parliamentary elections. Lots of movement in the city, a real popular Fiesta with capital F. We liked it so much that there is already a second round scheduled, late next month.
Little tables sprout everywhere with the ballot papers, often two tables of rival parties together -- with the operators helping each other. We must be more civilized than I thought. People were mostly looking for their circuits. Mate is always nearby. 
Much movement and many flags in the afternoon. Some flags were larger than the carrier, others small and discreet but no less telling. Flags in cars, motorbikes, enveloping people.
Quite a bit of suspense in the definition. Let us hope that the friendly atmosphere is still here next month!
The following pictures were taken a few weeks before the election. I got stuck into a motorcade of one of the candidates, fortunately with a camera at hand.
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Nice shots. They make democracy look like fun. Smart idea to hold the elections at the beginning of the summer.
ReplyDeleteU.S. elections mostly take place on gray days, and the inaugurations are middle-of-the-winter events. The winners party big and the losers drown their sorrows in fancy hotel bars. The rest of us are left holding the bag.
Thanks! The election date is good for photography, in any case. People here usually gather in groups and family houses, to watch the TV polls and results projections. Much like a soccer game.
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