Mar 17 • 16:56 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Sheinbaum sets salary caps for INE councilors in the electoral reform 'Plan B'; it goes directly to the Senate

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's 'Plan B' for electoral reform includes salary caps for INE councilors, as the proposal heads to the Senate after Congress rejected broader changes in the electoral structure.

Following the rejection of a broader electoral reform in the Chamber of Deputies, President Claudia Sheinbaum has introduced a scaled-back initiative, referred to as 'Plan B'. This new proposal specifically targets the salaries of members of the National Electoral Institute (INE) by imposing caps, while leaving other elements of electoral reform untouched, such as the number of proportional representation legislators and the funding for political parties. The decision reflects a compromise within the government to move forward without altering the federal political structure significantly. The 'Plan B' will be submitted to the Senate, where the ruling party, Morena, relies on its allies to secure the necessary constitutional reform approvals. Currently, Morena, along with its allies, holds a total of 87 Senate seats, which includes 67 from Morena, 14 from the Green Party, and 6 from the Labor Party. The political dynamics are crucial, as any amendments will require a qualified majority, emphasizing the importance of unity among the allied parties. During a March 15 conference, representatives from Morena's allied parties indicated that an agreement had been reached to support 'Plan B' after extensive negotiations over a span of four days. This development suggests a strategic move by Sheinbaum's administration to fulfill its promises of reducing privileges within the political system, while navigating the complexities of legislative approval amidst opposition pressures.

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