Mexico marks 73 years of women's suffrage amid debates on political rights

On the 73rd anniversary of women's suffrage in Mexico, political figures and judicial officials have highlighted both the historical achievements and the ongoing challenges regarding women's rights and safety.

Claudia Valle Aguilasocho, a magistrate of the Superior Chamber of the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (TEPJF), emphasized that women's political participation is a fundamental human right. During a lecture, she recalled the historical struggle leading to the recognition of suffrage on October 17, 1953, and the first federal elections in 1955. She noted that while progress has been made, barriers to exercising the vote freely and without violence must still be dismantled.

In a separate address organized by the National Organization of PRI Women (ONMPRI), PRI leader Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas criticized the current administration, claiming that social supports for women have been diminished. He alleged that the removal of daycare centers, full-time schools, and resources for shelters has negatively impacted women's security and well-being. Moreno called for a broad political alliance ahead of the 2027 elections to defend democratic rights and institutional balance.