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Hidalgo political and educational developments
In Hidalgo, Mexico, several developments are shaping the regional political and educational landscape. The Instituto Estatal Electoral (IEEH) has clarified that local political parties risk losing their registration if they fail to secure at least 3 percent of the valid vote in municipal or local deputy elections. The IEEH specified that this threshold is calculated based on the total state-wide sum of valid votes, which excludes null votes and those cast for unregistered candidates.
Simultaneously, the labor confederation CATEM has announced its intention to participate actively in upcoming elections for federal, local, and municipal offices. While the organization has not formally joined a political party in the past, its leadership has not ruled out competing under the Morena banner. CATEM currently operates in 81 of Hidalgo's 84 municipalities.
On the educational front, the Instituto Hidalguense de Educación (IHE) reported results from the 2025–2026 school year evaluations. The assessment covered 379,000 basic education students across 3,220 schools. Findings indicated that over 85 percent of second-grade primary students are on a favorable learning trajectory, while socio-emotional skills were identified as a general strength within the state's educational system.
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Confederación Autónoma de Trabajadores y Empleados de México · Hidalgo · Instituto Estatal Electoral de Hidalgo · Instituto Hidalguense de Educación · Pedro Haces Barba
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] During the 2025–2026 school year, 379,000 students across 3,220 schools in Hidalgo were evaluated. sintesis.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The valid vote count is determined by subtracting null votes and votes for unregistered candidates from the total votes cast. sintesis.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CATEM currently maintains a presence in 81 of the 84 municipalities in Hidalgo. diariovialibre.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CATEM has not ruled out or denied seeking political space under the Morena party banner in Hidalgo. diariovialibre.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CATEM leader Pedro Haces Barba stated the confederation intends to participate actively in next year's elections for federal deputies, local congresses, and municipal governments. diariovialibre.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] To meet the 3 percent requirement through municipal elections, the percentage is calculated based on the state-wide sum of valid votes rather than specific municipal distributions. sintesis.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Local political parties may lose their registration if they fail to achieve at least 3 percent of the valid vote in municipal or local deputy elections. sintesis.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Evaluations showed that over 85 percent of second-grade primary students are on a favorable learning trajectory. sintesis.mx