Mar 13 β€’ 16:42 UTC πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Sheinbaum 'mistrusts' that the PT and Verde will vote in favor of the electoral reform plan B: 'We will see'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expresses skepticism about the support from the Labor Party and the Green Party for her secondary electoral reform plan.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her doubts regarding whether the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Party (PVEM) will support her 'Plan B' for electoral reform. During her Friday morning conference in Colima, she noted that while these parties have come with good intentions, it remains to be seen if their intentions align with actually voting in favor of the plan. Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of their support and the upcoming discussions as crucial to the reform's success.

Sheinbaum is set to present her Plan B for electoral reform to Congress on the following Monday, which is meant to serve as a secondary option after her initial proposal was rejected. She is hopeful that the reform will be approved, describing it as a matter of principle for her administration. The ongoing relationship between her government and these parties is of significant importance as they play a crucial role in legislative proceedings.

The President also addressed criticisms aimed at PT and PVEM deputies who voted against her reform, stating that it is not appropriate to single them out in a negative light for their voting choices. This statement reflects her effort to maintain a coalition while navigating the complex political landscape. Sheinbaum’s remarks underscore the challenges she faces as she seeks to implement her vision for electoral change in Mexico, underlining the precariousness of political alliances as they gear up for the legislative votes ahead.

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