Overview
- Ricardo Monreal said the Chamber of Deputies will handle the initiative "without haste," with discussion likely resuming in the ordinary period starting February 1, 2026.
- The Constitutional Points Committee postponed its session on the draft that would amend Article 35 to align the recall vote with the June 2027 midterms and adjust the petition window.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum called the 2027 timing "a good proposal" for efficiency but emphasized it should not be approved quickly and requires a serious legislative review.
- Electoral specialists warned that concurrent recall and regular elections would require separate procedures and could overload polling stations, raising operational and equity concerns.
- Supporters cite potential cost savings and higher turnout, while opposition figures argue the change could "presidentialize" the electoral cycle and seek an open consultation process before any vote.