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Sheinbaum Says Electoral Overhaul Not Ready After Receiving First Draft

The president will continue revisions following a nationwide consultation that shaped the preliminary proposal.

Overview

  • Sheinbaum confirmed the commission led by Pablo Gómez delivered a first draft on January 6 following 65 state forums with thousands of participants and hundreds of citizen proposals.
  • She said there is no date to submit the initiative to Congress and rejected Ricardo Monreal’s projection of approval by March.
  • Areas of broad agreement include cutting public financing for parties and election administration and shrinking the size of the Chamber of Deputies, with supporting opinion surveys referenced by the presidency.
  • Key questions remain on the fate of plurinominal seats and the exact number and composition of deputies, with Sheinbaum emphasizing safeguards for minority representation.
  • Next steps include a meeting with Morena’s congressional coordinators next Monday and a Morena National Council session on January 13, as figures like Kenia López outline guiding principles calling for impartial authorities and equal rules.