As President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform proposal—presented on February 25, 2026, and set for Congress on March 2—advances, Mexico's Partido Verde Ecologista (PVEM) has voiced support for 95% of it. Senate coordinator Manuel Velasco backed eliminating plurinominal senators but called for further review on some points. Morena needs ally votes for a qualified majority amid mixed reactions from other parties.
Following the unveiling of her electoral reform on February 25, which seeks to reshape Congress, slash electoral spending by 25%, and enhance popular vote representation (see prior coverage), President Claudia Sheinbaum is preparing to submit the initiative to Congress today, March 2.
PVEM Senate coordinator Manuel Velasco announced the party's agreement with 90-95% of the proposal. 'We agree with most of the initiative and will analyze it in detail,' he said, endorsing the shift away from plurinominal senators toward determination by popular vote, prioritizing top electoral performers. However, he flagged areas needing clarification amid broader debates.
Sheinbaum defended the plan during her morning press conference, countering PT criticisms of it resembling a 'return to the old state party.' 'Democracy is the power of the people, not the parties. Why not let the people decide?' she argued, emphasizing removal of party elite lists for proportional seats and fulfillment of campaign promises. The reform also caps salaries for electoral officials at presidential levels and bans reelection from 2030.
Opposition varies: PAN opposes without anti-narco funding clauses, while Movimiento Ciudadano eyes its own dialogue-focused initiative. Morena requires two-thirds support for constitutional changes, relying on PVEM (62 deputies, 14 senators) and PT (49 deputies, 6 senators).
