Mandate revocation
Senate postpones discussion on electoral reform plan B
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The Senate postponed discussion of the electoral reform plan B from March 23 to March 24 due to technical reviews and internal PT debates on the revocation of mandate date. The PT objects to holding it in the third year of government, as it would overlap with the 2027 elections. The opposition praised the PT for criticizing the bill.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the mandate revocation referendum is not mandatory and can be decided until January 2027, per the Constitution. She explained that her Plan B electoral reform aims to flex the timing to the third or fourth year of government and allow the executive to speak publicly about the process.
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A column in El Financiero examines the political risks for Claudia Sheinbaum from a mandate revocation proposal under the Plan B electoral reforms. This vote would let the president campaign without AMLO's direct backing, measured against his 91.86% support in 2022. The piece notes the challenge of exceeding high thresholds to prevent political failure.