Background on the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE)
The Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) is Mexico’s independent, autonomous electoral body responsible for organizing and supervising elections at the federal level. Established in 2014, following the reforms to the Federal Electoral Code, INE ensures free and fair elections by overseeing political parties, candidates, and electoral processes.
Rejection of 20% of Observer Applications
According to the latest report from INE, more than 20% of applications for election observers have been rejected. A total of 316,498 requests were received for individuals intending to serve as election observers in the upcoming judicial election on June 1. Out of these, 62,552 applications (20% of the total) have been rejected.
Jorge Montaño, a consejero (council member) of INE, explained that the majority of rejected applications were identified as individuals registered as party militants, candidates for popular positions, or public servants linked to social programs. This rejection is in line with the law that prohibits military personnel from being affiliated with political parties.
Rejection of LeBarón Family’s Request
The LeBarón family, known for their advocacy against violence and crime in Mexico, submitted a request to suspend the judicial election due to concerns about criminal infiltration in government levels and the electoral process. The INE General Council rejected their request, acknowledging the family’s pain but stating that INE lacks authority to cancel or suspend election processes for judges.
Election Results Timeline
INE President Guadalupe Taddei Zavala clarified that the initial results for the judicial election will be available by June 2. She explained that on June 1, by no later than 11 PM, only the election progress percentage will be disclosed. The first results for the Supreme Court election will be shared on June 2, with subsequent updates as counting concludes.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE)? INE is Mexico’s autonomous electoral body responsible for organizing and supervising federal elections.
- Why were some observer applications rejected? Applications were rejected primarily because the applicants were identified as party militants, candidates for popular positions, or public servants linked to social programs. This contravenes the law prohibiting military personnel from political party affiliations.
- What was the LeBarón family’s request regarding the judicial election? The LeBarón family requested suspending the judicial election due to concerns about criminal infiltration in government levels and the electoral process.
- When will the initial results of the judicial election be available? INE President Guadalupe Taddei Zavala stated that the initial results will be shared by June 2.
