Electoral integrity and legal immunity debates in Mexico and Ecuador

In Mexico, guidelines emphasize the importance of verifying electoral information to prevent the spread of misinformation. Key practices include checking the source, evidence, and timing of claims. It is noted that voters should distinguish between different electoral stages—such as registration, campaigning, and counting—and understand that polls represent specific methodologies and moments rather than final results. Verifying dates, territories, and official authorities is essential for informed participation.

In Ecuador, the debate surrounding electoral immunity focuses on how legal protections affect candidates facing criminal proceedings. Under Article 108 of the Code of Democracy, immunity begins once a candidacy is qualified and ends with the proclamation of results, during which candidates cannot be deprived of liberty. Analysts suggest that while this protection is intended to prevent judicial actions from unfairly interfering with political competition, it must be designed to prevent candidates from using nominations as a strategy to evade justice.