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INE Delays 2026 Operational Budget Approval After Document Dispute

INE’s commission has cleared the 7,737-million-peso party financing; its broader operational budget now awaits a detailed review before advancing to the Council General.

Overview

  • The INE’s anteproyecto requests a total political-electoral envelope of 25,896 million pesos, split between an operational budget of about 18,159 million and a constitutionally mandated 7,737 million for party financing.
  • The Commission of Prerogatives approved the full 7,737-million-peso party funding package, allocating roughly 2,615 million to Morena under the 30-70 constitutional distribution formula.
  • Approval of the operational budget was paused after representatives raised procedural objections about not receiving the final document, prompting an apology from commissioners.
  • The operational request includes a 3,119-million-peso reserve for potential consultas populares and protects a 9,311-million-peso payroll allocation for nearly 20,000 employees.
  • Following further internal review, the anteproyecto will proceed to the Council General, then to the Executive for inclusion in the federal budget package and finally to the Cámara de Diputados for final authorization.