Chihuahua advances constitutional reform to nullify elections linked to organized crime

State legislators in Chihuahua introduced a constitutional amendment aimed at annulling any election in which organized‑crime involvement is proven and barring candidates tied to such groups. The proposal, presented by PAN coordinator Alfredo Chávez of Acción Nacional, also calls for gender parity in the governor’s office, expanded indigenous representation, stronger powers for the State Electoral Institute, and alignment with federal electoral law. It includes a reduction of municipal council seats by 21 % and new rules for proportional representation.

Morena’s parliamentary coordinator Cuauhtémoc Estrada expressed support for the measure, noting that the federal constitution already prohibits crime‑influenced elections and that secondary legislation will be needed to specify the grounds for annulment. Both parties agree the reform seeks to safeguard the 2026‑2027 electoral process from narco‑interference.