Mexico's INE launches new voting credential with 25 security features

The National Electoral Institute (INE) in Mexico has begun issuing a redesigned Credencial para Votar that incorporates more than 25 anti‑fraud measures. The new generation, identified as types “I” and “J,” includes a DOVID hologram with three security levels, micro‑text, ultraviolet‑visible data, rainbow‑effect printing, high‑resolution photos, and high‑density QR codes that can be verified via a mobile app. Accessibility upgrades add a tactile notch for visually impaired users and allow holders to self‑identify indigenous or Afro‑Mexican heritage, as well as gender identity (male, female or non‑binary). Production started in June 2026 and the cards will be distributed gradually to those who renew, update or replace their credentials; existing cards remain valid until their printed expiration date. The unit cost is 13.50 pesos and the credential will stay in use through 2031. INE councilor Carla Humphrey emphasized that the updates “make the credential much less falsifiable and more inclusive.”