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Kenia López Rabadán Elected to Lead Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies After Cross-Party Deal

She vows impartial floor management to safeguard open debate in coming electoral reform talks.

Overview

  • The Chamber confirmed López Rabadán as president of the Mesa Directiva for the second year of the LXVI Legislature, assuming the post on September 2, 2025.
  • Her selection followed a PAN–Morena agreement that resolved a brief impasse and produced a 435–4 vote in her favor.
  • She pledged institutional neutrality, respect for pluralism, and guaranteed that no legislator will be silenced or have the microphone cut off.
  • She rejected claims of conditions on her role from Morena or the executive and said she has not spoken with the president, stressing she will represent the Chamber institutionally.
  • A veteran PAN parliamentarian and plurinominal deputy for Veracruz, she now oversees proceedings as deputies prepare to debate the government’s proposed electoral reform.