Thousands of Mexicans are waiting outside consulates and embassies abroad to be able to vote on June 2.

Mexican citizens living outside the country reported on social media that therum from 3am for formation outside the respective boxes in order to be able to exercise their right to vote.

However, in places like New York, where hours have passed since polls opened, there are reports of long lines of hundreds of people still waiting. They couldn’t come to vote.

Each embassy and consulate has election materials for Mexicans registered there and 1,500 additional ballots for Mexicans who arrive without pre-registration.

In the city New York, USA, the line of Mexicans spans up to eight blocks. Mexican national media reported that they had registered discussions outside the consulate of people who reveal who they are going to vote for and others who disagree with their decision.

Despite the incidents The Mexican song “Cielito Lindo” sounded very soon. on the streets of New York, chanted by citizens waiting to vote.

Besides, The Mexican National Anthem was played. a group of citizens waiting outside the Mexican Embassy in Washington.

“In Washington, compatriots came early to defend their right to vote and decide the fate of Mexico,” INE writes on its social networks.

In Madrid (Spain), Mexican citizens reported waiting up to 5 hours to be able to vote, and were assured that their compatriots had a line Its length was up to one and a half kilometers.