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Mexico commemorates women's suffrage anniversary amid reports of political violence
Mexico is commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the constitutional recognition of women's suffrage, a milestone established on October 17, 1953, under President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines. This reform granted women the right to vote and be elected in federal elections, with the first female participation in federal elections occurring on July 3, 1955.
Amid these commemorations, a report by ONU Mujeres has highlighted a critical issue regarding political participation. The study, based on 615 candidates from the 2023-2024 electoral process, reveals that approximately 96% of female candidates experienced some form of political violence. Psychological violence was the most prevalent, reported by 95.1% of participants, followed by sexual violence (61.4%) and economic violence (57.4%).
The report also underscores significant barriers to justice; of every 100 affected women, only 18 filed formal complaints, and only four received a favorable resolution. Political leaders and organizations have used the anniversary to reflect on the progress toward parity and the ongoing necessity of creating safe, violence-free spaces for women in public life.
Entities
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Eleonora Betancur · Eleonora Betancur González · Eufrosina Cruz Mendoza · Instituto Electoral de Quintana Roo · Instituto Nacional Electoral · Mexico · Nora Cerón González · ONU Mujeres
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 96% of female candidates for legislative positions in Mexico reported experiencing at least one form of violence during the 2023-2024 electoral process. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · centralelectoral.ine.mx · agenciainfomania.com · jornadabc.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mexico is commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the constitutional recognition of women's suffrage. www.diariodemorelos.com · tribunadelabahia.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] Psychological violence was the most common type reported, affecting 95.1% of participants. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · centralelectoral.ine.mx · agenciainfomania.com · jornadabc.com.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] On October 17, 1953, a constitutional reform was published in Mexico granting women the right to vote and be elected in federal elections. www.diariodemorelos.com · tribuna.com.mx · tribunadelabahia.com.mx · agenciainfomania.com · mizitacuaro.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Out of every 100 affected women, only 18 filed a formal complaint and only four received a favorable resolution. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · agenciainfomania.com · jornadabc.com.mx · centralelectoral.ine.mx
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sexual violence was reported by 61.4% of candidates, followed by economic violence at 57.4%. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · centralelectoral.ine.mx · agenciainfomania.com · jornadabc.com.mx · ncscampeche.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Economic violence was reported by 57.4% of the candidates. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · centralelectoral.ine.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sexual violence was reported by 61.4% of the surveyed candidates. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · centralelectoral.ine.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Women participated in a federal election for the first time on July 3, 1955. tribunadelabahia.com.mx · agenciainfomania.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mexico commemorates the 73rd anniversary of women's constitutional right to vote and be elected, established on October 17, 1953. www.diariodemorelos.com · tribuna.com.mx · tribunadelabahia.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines promulgated the reform to articles 34 and 115 of the Constitution in 1953. www.diariodemorelos.com · tribuna.com.mx · tribunadelabahia.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only 18% of affected women filed formal complaints, and only 4% received a favorable resolution. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · ncscampeche.com · centralelectoral.ine.mx