Following orders from the United States, the Provisional Electoral Council decided to prepare and submit the electoral calendar to the executive branch. Does this mean that the electoral process has begun? Not necessarily. We need only recall the referendum process. All the necessary steps had been taken before it became clear that the essential elements for organizing it were missing. Despite the forums held and the reports produced, it was simply decided to abandon it. The text of the draft constitution was lamentable.

What could prevent the CEP from failing to meet its timetable for the first round of legislative and presidential elections on August 30, 2026? Alongside the many answers, our electoral experience has taught us that the first version of the timetable is often a trial balloon.