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IECM Steps Up Preparations for 2025 Participatory Budget Vote

Observer protocols defined; printing of 1.84 million secure ballots underway; SEI registration open until July 30 ahead of August voting.

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Overview

  • IECM published comprehensive guidelines for accredited observers in the early voting phase (Aug 4–14), outlining strict confidentiality measures and a ban on political symbols.
  • A collaboration with Talleres Gráficos de México has resulted in printing 1,838,724 ballots and auxiliary materials equipped with security features for both advanced and in-person consultations.
  • The IECM SEI mobile app remains open for registration through July 30, allowing residents abroad, individuals in preventive detention and those in postración to participate electronically.
  • Prospective observers can seek accreditation until August 4 and must complete mandatory training by August 8 to oversee electronic and on-site polling.
  • Printing is calibrated to expected sub-10% turnout to prevent waste across 2,430 polling tables on the August 17 in-person voting day.