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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.
Mexico's Senate commissions on Constitutional Points and Legislative Studies approved President Claudia Sheinbaum's 'Plan B' electoral reform bill on March 24, following its presentation a week earlier. The measure passed with 24 votes in favor and 11 against after over five hours of debate and now heads to the full Senate, despite PT opposition to the 2027 revocation referendum date.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico upholds full freedom of expression and no one is subdued for their opinions, at a rally in Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, Oaxaca. She downplayed criticisms of her government amid talks on the plan B electoral reform and recall referendum. Accompanied by Governor Salomón Jara, she praised Mexican democracy and former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shared a heartfelt Christmas message on social media, wishing hope, love, and fraternity to all Mexican families. Accompanied by her husband Jesús María Tarriba, she emphasized the importance of family and cultural values over material things.
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Claudia Vásquez Aquino, a Zapotec artisan from Oaxaca, created the floral embroideries on the ivory dress worn by Claudia Sheinbaum during her inauguration as president on October 1, 2024. She collaborated with designer Olivia Trujillo to craft unique details with flowers in various colors and sizes. The project highlights the empowerment of indigenous artisans in Mexico.