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Deep Dive: The Plan (2017)

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The Plan
The Plan examines the 2018 presidential election in Mexico, focusing on the transportation of 13,500 ballot boxes to 251 counting locations. It details how 1,300 automatic ballot openers were used to process the votes. The film presents a critical analysis of the electoral integrity, raising questions about the transparency of the vote counting methods employed by the National Electoral Institute (Instituto Nacional Electoral). A team of scientists, mathematicians, statisticians, and hackers investigates anomalies in the election data. Their findings reveal patterns that suggest potential issues with the electoral process, prompting viewers to consider the implications of these irregularities on democracy and public trust in electoral systems.

Why Watch

  • Find out how 13,500 ballot boxes were managed in Mexico.
  • See the role of 1,300 automatic ballot openers in vote counting.
  • Meet the team of experts analyzing election data anomalies.

Did You Know

In the 2018 Mexican presidential election, 13,500 ballot boxes were used.
Votes were processed at 251 counting locations across Mexico.
1,300 automatic ballot openers were utilized during the vote counting.
The investigation was conducted by a team of scientists and mathematicians.

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Election integrityPolitical scienceData analysisMexican politics