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Morena Seeks to Align Presidential Recall With 2027 Midterms

The draft to amend Article 35 now faces committee scrutiny following warnings from rivals about partisan advantage.

Overview

  • Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies Constitutional Points Committee is set to discuss the Morena-backed proposal today.
  • The initiative would allow a single request for a presidential mandate revocation within the six months before the end of year three and hold the consultation on the 2027 midterm election day.
  • Morena frames the change as a cost-saving move that boosts participation and formalizes citizen accountability.
  • Opposition leaders from PRI and PAN argue the timing would put President Claudia Sheinbaum effectively on the ballot and give Morena candidates an unfair boost.
  • The National Electoral Institute would run a combined electoral day, with officials emphasizing the need for certainty and public trust if the change advances.