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Mexico Moves Toward Electoral Overhaul as INE Clears Citizen Initiative and Sheinbaum Readies Proposal

Skepticism from allies alongside calls for consensus by electoral authorities underscores the political hurdles ahead.

Overview

  • Mexico’s electoral institute validated the citizen proposal from Salvemos la Democracia with 136,875 verified supports, sending it into the congressional process.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum’s forthcoming plan centers on lowering election costs, revising proportional representation rules and expanding citizen participation while asserting INE autonomy.
  • TEPJF president Gilberto Bátiz proposed alternative-dispute mechanisms to cut electoral litigation and costs, noting the reform could arrive within days or weeks.
  • As talks continued at the National Palace, Morena and the PVEM counted 315 deputies—about 20 short of a two‑thirds majority—while the PT warned the initiative cannot pass without its votes.
  • Migrant organizations led by COLEFOM advanced a “Derecho sin fronteras” platform seeking stronger voting access and formal representation for the diaspora, following public forums in U.S. cities.