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Sheinbaum Moves to End Legislative Fuero as Chamber Chief Backs Plan

A public, plural debate is slated for February under pledges of transparency from congressional leaders.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will propose eliminating immunity for deputies and senators as part of the next electoral reform.
  • Kenia López Rabadán, president of the Chamber of Deputies, endorsed reviewing the figure, stressing that no legislator has permission to violate the law.
  • López Rabadán pledged an open, transparent discussion of the electoral package, with deliberations expected in February.
  • Morena leader Ricardo Monreal signaled openness to revising the rules, suggesting protection for lawmakers’ expressions should remain even if other shields are curbed.
  • PRI coordinator Rubén Moreira pushed back, asserting the decision belongs to Congress and questioning the President’s focus, underscoring that negotiations are just beginning.