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Mexico’s INE Moves to Join TFJA Case Over 2021 Revocation Vote

The electoral authority seeks to protect its autonomy after a tribunal admitted a complaint targeting six counselors for postponing the exercise during a budget shortfall.

Overview

  • The TFJA admitted an administrative case for alleged serious offenses against six current and former INE counselors tied to a 2021 vote to delay the mandate‑revocation process.
  • INE filed to appear as a third interested party, with counselor Dania Ravel saying the step is to defend independent decision‑making essential to its constitutional role.
  • The investigation involves Lorenzo Córdova, Ciro Murayama, Roberto Ruiz, Dania Ravel, Claudia Zavala and Jaime Rivera, according to reporting on the tribunal filing.
  • The complaint originated with then‑Morena representative Sergio Gutiérrez Luna and was advanced by the INE’s Internal Control Body, which escalated it to the TFJA four years later.
  • Mujeres en Plural warned that the proceeding sets a risky precedent for electoral autonomy, noting potential penalties including suspension, removal, fines or temporary disqualification reportedly up to 20 years.