Feb 21 • 21:32 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

TEPJF orders INE to review the use of the initials 'CSP', with which an attempt was made to register a political party

The Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary ordered the National Electoral Institute to reconsider the use of the initials 'CSP' by the organization seeking to become a national political party.

The Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (TEPJF) directed the National Electoral Institute (INE) to reassess the use of the 'CSP' initials associated with the organization 'Construyendo Sociedades de Paz', which is seeking to establish itself as a national political party. This ruling was made unanimously by the upper chamber after overturning a previous decision by the Electoral Technical Unit (UTCE) that dismissed a complaint from the head of the federal executive branch.

In a session held on February 20, the INE had previously opted not to implement precautionary measures to stop 'Construyendo Solidaridad y Paz' from using the initials. However, TEPJF's ruling requires the organization to use its full name until the INE has reviewed all aspects of the complaint, including the request for precautionary measures, allowing the INE the discretion to determine the appropriate course of action.

The 'CSP' initials mark the third attempt by the political organization PES to formalize itself as a political party, under the leadership of Hu. This case highlights the ongoing challenges and scrutiny faced by emerging political entities in Mexico, particularly regarding their branding and compliance with electoral regulations. The outcome of this review could have significant implications for the landscape of political representation in the country.

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