Background on Key Players
The Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) is Mexico’s independent, autonomous electoral body responsible for organizing elections and referendums at the federal level. OXXO, a subsidiary of Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), is a well-known chain of convenience stores across Mexico.
The Collaboration Details
INE and OXXO have signed a collaboration agreement to promote voter participation in the upcoming Judicial Power election on June 1st. The initiative aims to motivate millions of voters by offering a medium-sized coffee to citizens who show their right thumb, stained with voting ink, as proof of exercising their electoral rights.
OXXO’s Role
Alejandro Arellano Torres, Regional Manager of OXXO (part of FEMSA), highlighted that the partnership will enable OXXO’s extensive network of stores to become an effective channel for informing and facilitating citizen participation in the ongoing process. OXXO will contribute by distributing official materials, setting up polling stations, and installing voting booths in their stores.
INE’s Perspective
Jorge Montaño Ventura, Consider of the INE’s Temporary Commission for PEEPJF 2024-2025, emphasized that the collaboration between INE and OXXO aims to continue promoting the construction of a new citizenry and increase participation in all elections. He stressed that this task requires active engagement from every Mexican citizen.
Upcoming Elections
Montaño Ventura reminded the public that on June 1st, Mexicans will elect 881 positions in the federal judicial power and 1,800 local judicial positions across 19 states.
Support from FEMSA
Roberto Campa Cifrián, Director of Corporate Affairs at FEMSA, expressed his confidence in the INE’s ability to organize clean and transparent elections. He emphasized that the success of these elections depends on active citizen participation and the establishment of a strong, capable, and autonomous judicial power.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the INE-OXXO collaboration? The partnership aims to promote voter participation in the upcoming Judicial Power election by offering incentives, such as a medium-sized coffee, to citizens who vote and show their voting ink-stained thumb.
- What roles do INE and OXXO play in this initiative? INE is responsible for organizing the election and promoting citizen participation, while OXXO contributes by distributing official materials, setting up polling stations, and installing voting booths in their stores.
- What positions are being elected on June 1st? Mexicans will choose 881 federal judicial power positions and 1,800 local judicial positions across 19 states.
- Why is FEMSA’s support important for these elections? Roberto Campa Cifrián, FEMSA’s Director of Corporate Affairs, expressed confidence in the INE’s ability to organize clean and transparent elections, emphasizing the importance of active citizen participation for a strong, capable, and autonomous judicial power.
