Mexico’s senate passes constitutional amendment to safeguard elections. Critics call it ‘alarming’
Mexico's senate has passed a constitutional amendment aimed at safeguarding elections by allowing annulment of results due to foreign interference. Critics argue that the broad language of the bill could enable the ruling party to manipulate election outcomes. The amendment has sparked significant backlash from opposition groups, who view it as a threat to democracy.
- ▪The amendment defines foreign interference as illicit financing, propaganda, misinformation, and foreign government intervention.
- ▪Critics claim the bill's vague language could lead to arbitrary annulments of election results.
- ▪The ruling Morena party's control over the electoral court raises concerns about the independence of election oversight.
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Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City on 29 May 2026. Photograph: Yuri Cortéz/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenClaudia Sheinbaum speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City on 29 May 2026. Photograph: Yuri Cortéz/AFP/Getty ImagesMexico Mexico’s senate passes constitutional amendment to safeguard elections. Critics call it ‘alarming’Opposition says bill to prevent ‘foreign influence’ in elections gives ruling party carte blanche to annul will of voters Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Oscar Lopez in Mexico City Fri 29 May 2026 12.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAmid fierce criticism from opposition groups, Mexico’s senate has passed a constitutional amendment to include “foreign interference” as grounds to annul election results in…
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