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INE Validates Citizen Proposal as Sheinbaum’s Electoral Overhaul Moves Into Congressional Debate

Calls for consensus to protect INE autonomy are growing in response to the president’s planned changes.

Overview

  • INE confirmed that the citizen initiative “Salvemos la Democracia” met the legal signature threshold with 136,875 validated supports, notifying the Chamber of Deputies to start its legislative route.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum has outlined goals to cut election costs, adjust proportional representation and expand citizen participation, asserting the INE’s autonomy will be preserved.
  • Morena leaders say the reform will proceed as a government commitment, with Sergio Gutiérrez Luna prioritizing a redesign of voting from abroad and senior allies meeting at the National Palace to discuss the package.
  • Migrant organizations led by COLEFOM urged full inclusion of Mexicans overseas, presenting 18 strategic points and citing public hearings held in multiple U.S. cities.
  • INE counselors submitted 204 technical proposals and Dania Ravel warned that passing changes without broad consensus could undermine electoral results, stability and the autonomy of the electoral authority.