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Sheinbaum Nears Submission of Electoral Reform as PAN Vows to Defend INE’s Independence

Opponents plan to block measures they say would threaten the INE’s autonomy in order to prevent a concentration of presidential power.

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Overview

  • President Sheinbaum’s expert committee is finalizing an electoral reform draft for submission in the next ordinary legislative period.
  • Morena’s majorities across the executive, legislative and judicial branches have fueled fears that further changes could undo electoral safeguards established in the 1990s.
  • PAN vicecoordinator Noemí Luna accused Morena of using corruption, coercion and state resources to control all branches of government and now target the INE.
  • The PAN has vowed to scrutinize the proposal “with a fine-tooth comb” and oppose any provision deemed a rollback of democratic checks.
  • PAN leaders pledge to defend independent electoral institutions and uphold democratic oversight to prevent a return to single-party presidentialism.