President Leonel Fernández declared of "national interest" the pre-identification and verification process to take place this Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 March nationwide. The Junta Central Electoral, the body in charge of organizing the presidential election of 16 May 2000, is urging that all voters visit their pre-assigned voting station to verify their voting card data. The JCE has issued new voting cards and wants to make sure these and their lists are correct. Citizens that registered by 31 January 2000, but have not been able to obtain their final identification and voting card, or cedula, are especially being encouraged to visit the voting tables. The government urged all employers offer time leave to personnel, and announced free OMSA public bus service throughout the weekend during the hours the stations will be open.
