A surprise announcement has postponed the upcoming vote scheduled for November, with the president declaring in a decree that both presidential and legislative elections will now take place in the following year. The decision comes as an unexpected shift in the electoral timeline, raising questions about the reasoning behind the delay. Authorities have yet to provide detailed explanations for the change, leaving uncertainty among political observers and the public. The decree marks a significant adjustment to the country’s political calendar.
November 2026 vote delayed; joint presidential and legislative elections set for next year, president says in decree.
