Background on Key Figures and Institutions
The National Electoral Institute (INE) is expected to reject a request from the presidents of Mexico’s Congress to cancel the candidacies of 26 aspirants for the judicial power, deemed as having risky profiles. This decision stems from INE’s lack of authority to withdraw candidacies and the responsibility lying with evaluation committees.
The Request and INE’s Stance
During a private meeting, INE council members agreed to discuss and vote on the petition by Sergio Gutiérrez Luna (Morena), President of the Chamber of Deputies, and Gerardo Fernández Noroña (Morena), President of the Senate, to cancel the registration of 26 candidates. The reasons cited were non-compliance with the constitutional requirement of good reputation and insufficient average scores.
However, the majority decided to present a proposal rejecting this request. INE argues it lacks the power to revoke or cancel judicial candidacies during campaign periods and there’s no regulatory provision allowing it to correct acts by other authorities, such as the committees of the union powers responsible for examining and reviewing these candidates.
Financial Challenges Facing Electoral Organizations
Elections Approaching:
With local judicial elections scheduled in 19 states within a month, electoral bodies in Zacatecas, Nayarit, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz face high-risk financial situations. They lack the necessary resources for organizing their elections.
- Zacatecas: Significant operational impacts due to budget cuts, hindering the proper organization of the upcoming election.
- San Luis Potosí: Despite needing additional budgetary resources to cover all election expenses, the organization has yet to secure sufficient funds.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main issue? The INE is likely to reject a request from Congress presidents to cancel 26 judicial candidate registrations deemed risky.
- Who are the key figures involved? Sergio Gutiérrez Luna, President of the Chamber of Deputies (Morena), and Gerardo Fernández Noroña, President of the Senate (Morena).
- Why is INE expected to reject the request? INE lacks authority to withdraw candidacies and believes evaluation committees are responsible for this task.
- What financial challenges do electoral organizations face? Zacatecas, Nayarit, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz electoral bodies struggle with insufficient resources for organizing upcoming local judicial elections.
