Following the Senate's approval on March 26, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passed the Plan B electoral reform in general debate with 377 votes in favor and 102 against. Promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum, the initiative seeks to reduce privileges in electoral bodies and local governments. Particular debate continues.
The Chamber of Deputies session featured Morena's Leonel Godoy presenting the rationale, amid opposition interruptions. Positions included five in favor from Morena and five against from PAN, PRI, and Movimiento Ciudadano (MC). MC Deputy Patricia Flores Elizondo expressed general support for austerity but plans amendments due to document flaws.
PAN's Federico Döring criticized the Constitutional Points Commission president and Sheinbaum. PT's Reginaldo Sandoval affirmed strong support. The proposal achieved a qualified majority: 377 in favor, 102 against, no abstentions. Earlier, unified commissions approved it 60-13, with Morena, PT, PVEM, and MC prevailing over PAN and PRI.
Building on Senate changes (including salary caps for electoral counselors at the president's level, state congress budgets at 0.70% of spending, and streamlined municipal structures), Plan B targets secondary laws for efficiency. Opposition raises INE autonomy concerns; ruling parties emphasize austerity.
