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Mexico Senate approves single nationality reform for executive candidates
The Mexican Senate has approved a constitutional reform that mandates single nationality for individuals seeking executive office. The reform affects candidates for the Presidency of the Republic, state governorships, and the Head of Government of Mexico City.
Under the new provisions, aspirants must be Mexican by birth and cannot hold another nationality. If a candidate possesses dual nationality, they must formally renounce it before registering their candidacy with the National Electoral Institute (INE). The reform also prohibits the use of foreign passports or identity documents by those holding these executive positions.
The measure was supported by 22 state congresses. The decree has been forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies for the corresponding declaration and will subsequently be sent to the Federal Executive for publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation. These changes are set to take effect starting with the 2028 electoral process and will not impact current officeholders.
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Adriana Campos Huirache · Chamber of Deputies · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Congress of the State of Michoacán · Government of Mexico · Higinio Martínez Miranda · Institutional Revolutionary Party · Mexico · Michoacán Congress · Rita Cetina Scholarship · Senate of the Republic · Tax Administration Service
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Senate issued a declaration approving reforms to articles 82, 116, and 122 of the Mexican Constitution regarding single nationality for executive powers. 889noticias.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx · punto.mx · contralinea.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The reform does not affect those currently holding office when it comes into force. 889noticias.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The decree has been sent to the Chamber of Deputies for the corresponding declaration. 889noticias.mx · contralinea.com.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The reform was supported by 22 state congresses. 889noticias.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx · contralinea.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Applicants with dual nationality must renounce it before registering as candidates. 889noticias.mx · nuevolaredo.tv
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new provisions will be applicable starting from the 2028 electoral process. 889noticias.mx · nuevolaredo.tv
- [● 3 SOURCES] Candidates for President, Governor, or Head of Government of Mexico City must be Mexican by birth and hold no other nationality. 889noticias.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · contralinea.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The reform prohibits the use of foreign passports or identity documents by those holding these executive offices. 889noticias.mx · contralinea.com.mx