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10mo ago

Mexico Weighs Compulsory Voting in Electoral Overhaul Debate

Morena leaders say any move would require a regulatory law rather than a constitutional change.

Mientras el abstencionismo crece en México, Morena abre el debate sobre el voto obligatorio: qué propone Ricardo Monreal y por qué la reforma electoral de Sheinbaum podría cambiar la forma de participar en las elecciones. | Crédito: AP/Banco digital GH
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El voto obligatorio volvió a colocarse en la discusión pública en México como parte del análisis de la Reforma Electoral. Aunque no es una idea nueva, varios países ya lo aplican con distintos matices

Overview

  • Morena identified making voting obligatory as a central element in the reform talks, citing persistent abstention as a concern.
  • Ricardo Monreal said Articles 36 and 38 establish a civic duty and potential suspension of political rights, but Supreme Court jurisprudence blocks enforcement without a secondary law.
  • Monreal rejected punitive European-style sanctions, while discussions focus on non-penal administrative mechanisms and exemptions for justified absences.
  • The proposal has not been approved, with the presidency expected to send its initiative by late December or early January and deputies considering a January extraordinary session.
  • The broader package under review includes reducing the number of legislators, changing how electoral councilors are appointed, revising party registration rules, and potential cuts to public financing, and the INE said leaked drafts were only internal work documents.