Electoral processes advance in Ecuador and Mexico

Electoral preparations are advancing in Mexico and Ecuador. In Ecuador, the National Electoral Council (CNE) reports that 99% of candidacies for upcoming sectional elections have been qualified, with approximately 53,000 candidates approved and 500 profiles still undergoing technical and legal analysis.

In Mexico, the State of Mexico's electoral institute (IEEM) has begun evaluating 2,965 applicants for 385 positions to organize the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Electoral Tribunal of the State of Mexico (TEEM) has ruled that residents living abroad must be guaranteed the right to run for local proportional representation seats.

Political party activity is also increasing in Mexico. The National Regeneration Movement (Morena) has seen approximately 5,000 applicants for federal deputy positions, while the National Action Party (PAN) reported an increase in membership in the State of Mexico, reaching 327,872 affiliates.