Albares accelerates now due to the Supreme Court's threat on the grandchildren's law: demands the data before 3:00 PM today

The Supreme Court has ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to submit lists of newly naturalized citizens eligible to vote within a tight deadline. Consulates have been given less time than the court stipulated, complicating the process of compiling these lists. A consular official noted that the necessary software for this task was never implemented, forcing staff to rely on spreadsheets instead. The Minister acknowledged the challenges but claimed that consulates are complying with the court's orders. Critics argue that the minister's optimistic statements do not reflect the reality of the situation, as hiring additional staff on short notice is nearly impossible.