Overview
- The veto halts a state Congress measure approved on December 14 that would have required parties to nominate a woman for the next governor’s election.
- Gallardo said the initiative raised serious constitutional questions and could infringe on the rights of other aspirants, prompting a call for reconsideration.
- He requested that Ceepac convene legal experts, academics, and political forces to design a parity approach with a stronger legal basis.
- Opponents had labeled the proposal the “Ley Esposa,” alleging it was tailored to benefit Senator Ruth González, the governor’s spouse.
- Morena’s national leadership announced a legal challenge and a citizen filed an impugnation, while President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the plan and advanced an anti-nepotism bill slated to take effect in 2030.