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Mexican Senate approves Plan B electoral reform without revocation changes
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Mexico's Senate approved the Plan B electoral reform with 87 votes in favor and 41 against, removing proposed changes to presidential recall via a Partido del Trabajo (PT) reserve. The measure aims to cut costs and privileges at the National Electoral Institute (INE) and other bodies. President Claudia Sheinbaum hailed the privilege cuts but regretted the recall omission.
The INE's Commission of Prerogatives and Political Parties approved the registration of four organizations as national parties on June 24. If the General Council ratifies it, they will operate from July 1 and compete in the 2027 elections.
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Morena leaders, including Luisa María Alcalde and Guillermo Rafael Santiago, have denied speculations about preserving the current plurinominal system in the electoral reform, stating changes will strengthen representativeness and cut costs. Negotiations continue at the Secretaría de Gobernación, with allies PT and PVEM. Ricardo Monreal corrected his initial claim that the issue was settled.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform advances without a public text, causing disagreements among allies like PVEM and PT, who resist budget cuts and changes to plurinominal seats. Critics like José Woldenberg warn it could erode political plurality, while the government aims to reduce costs and deepen democracy. The initiative will be presented to Congress in February for approval in March.