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INE Secures Autonomy as Biometric CURP Pilots Expand in Veracruz

The INE has formalized its digital transformation strategy for voter credentials to safeguard its intransferable electoral roll.

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La CURP Biométrica refuerza tu identidad con datos biométricos (huellas, iris y foto). Requieres documentos básicos como INE, acta de nacimiento y comprobante de domicilio.

Overview

  • Biometric CURP pilots have rolled out in select Veracruz municipalities and will become mandatory nationwide by February 2026.
  • President Sheinbaum has confirmed that the government has made no formal request for the INE’s electoral roll or nominal list for the CURP project.
  • INE President Guadalupe Taddei and the full council must approve any data transfer, ensuring the voter registry remains intransferable.
  • The INE has approved a digital transformation strategy that includes a digital voter credential and explores electronic voting possibilities.
  • Under the law’s 90-day implementation mandate, agencies must upgrade systems for biometric data and QR codes once regulations from SEGOB and the Digital Transformation Agency are finalized.