# Mexico election prep: INE staffing and disinformation risks

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dhs-secretary-markwayne-mullins-border-security-push-and-bilateral-talks-amid-a-rising-drug-crisis
> Updated: 2026-09-11T19:50:34.000Z. Sources: 301. Developments: 60.

The National Electoral Institute (INE) has formally launched the 2026-2027 federal electoral process, scheduled for June 6, 2027. This cycle involves the renewal of approximately 20,000 elected positions, including 500 federal deputies, 17 governorships, and various local and municipal offices. To facilitate participation, the INE is conducting an Intense Annual Campaign through January 2027, utilizing 68 service modules to assist an estimated 101.6 million citizens.

Institutional tensions have intensified as INE President Guadalupe Taddei Zavala called for staff to defend the organization’s autonomy against budget cuts, smear campaigns, and external pressures. While President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged political actors to focus on policy over personal attacks, some INE councilors have raised concerns regarding the potential relaxation of oversight controls and the influence of political parties on new commission appointees. Counselor Carla Humphrey specifically highlighted risks regarding the independence of polling officials and the need for clear guidelines to prevent the annulment of polling stations.

Logistical and administrative measures continue, including the transition to a lilac and purple graphic identity to distinguish the INE from political parties. In Veracruz, the institute has begun managing voter materials by destroying over 70,000 uncollected ID cards. Meanwhile, early campaigning controversies have emerged, including disputes involving leaders from the Morena and PRI parties regarding the use of digital media and campaign materials during official sessions.

## Claims

- The budget includes 13.453 billion pesos to organize the federal deputy election in 2027, a 54 percent increase over 2024's 8.715 billion pesos. (disputed by 3 sources)
- The cost for the 2027 federal election for the Chamber of Deputies is 13.453 billion pesos, a 35.2 percent increase over the 2024 election budget of 8.715 billion pesos. (disputed by 2 sources)
- The federal electoral process for 2026-2027 formally began on September 10, 2026. (corroborated by 28 sources)
- The INE is ready to organize the 2026-2027 federal electoral process. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- The main election day is scheduled for June 6, 2027. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The 2027 elections will include the renewal of 500 federal deputies. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- INE ordered PRI national leader Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas to stop using the term “narcopartido” for Morena and remove related posts. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- A total of 19,609 local and municipal positions will be up for election. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) will request a total budget of about 36.119 billion pesos for the 2027 electoral cycle. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Argentine National Electoral Chamber (CNE) has requested that Congress respect international standards regarding the timing of electoral reforms. (corroborated by 7 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: INE leadership calls for institutional autonomy ahead of 2026-2027 elections

INE President Guadalupe Taddei Zavala called for the defense of institutional autonomy as Mexico prepares for the 2026-2027 electoral process amid budget disputes and calls for stricter candidate oversight.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-leadership-calls-for-institutional-autonomy-ahead-of-2026-2027-elections

### 2026-09-11: Mexico's INE officially launches 2027 electoral process

Mexico's INE has officially launched the 2027 electoral process to renew over 20,000 positions, amid early political controversies regarding campaign activities and social media reporting.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-officially-launches-2027-electoral-process

### 2026-09-09: INE launches Mexico's 2026-2027 federal electoral process

Mexico's INE has formally launched the 2026-2027 federal electoral process, set for June 6, 2027, involving 500 federal deputies and 17 governorships.

86 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivias-supreme-electoral-tribunal-launches-national-reform-tour

### 2026-09-07: Argentina and Mexico implement new electoral integrity and reform measures

Argentina's CNE warns Congress to time electoral reforms, including PASO changes, according to international standards, while Mexico's INE launches a commission to prevent criminal infiltration in candidacies.

40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-establishes-commission-to-prevent-criminal-infiltration-in-candidates

### 2026-08-31: Mexico's INE implements major electoral updates for 2026-2027 cycle

Mexico's INE is preparing for the 2026-2027 elections by updating voter rolls, launching digital registration for citizens abroad, and implementing new training and candidate registration protocols.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-expands-voter-registration-services-in-morelos

### 2026-08-27: INE begins preparations for Mexico's 2027 electoral process

Mexico's INE is beginning preparations for the June 2027 elections, with a January 25, 2027, deadline for voter registration updates and address changes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-begins-preparations-for-mexicos-2027-electoral-process

### 2026-08-20: INE proposes media guidelines to combat electoral disinformation

Mexico's INE has issued guidelines for media outlets to combat disinformation and AI-generated fake content during the 2026-2027 Federal Electoral Process.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-proposes-media-guidelines-to-combat-electoral-disinformation

### 2026-08-19: INE faces resource crisis for mobile modules in Campeche

Budget shortages at Mexico's INE are threatening mobile voter registration modules in Campeche, potentially limiting access for citizens in remote areas.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-faces-resource-crisis-for-mobile-modules-in-campeche

### 2026-08-16: Mexico's INE dismisses 836 central office workers

Mexico's INE has dismissed 836 temporary and project-based workers from its central offices in 2026, sparking concerns over operational capacity for upcoming elections despite claims that technical ability is't

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-dismisses-836-professionals-from-central-offices

### 2026-08-08: Mexico's INE opens 2026 public contest for electoral service positions

While the INE opens a national merit-based contest for 176 electoral service positions, nine vacancies in Yucatán's IEPAC have reportedly been excluded from the process, sparking transparency concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-opens-2026-public-contest-for-electoral-service-positions

### 2026-08-04: Somos México Announces Open Primary Elections for Candidate Selection

Mexico's new party Somos México will hold open, electronic primaries for candidate selection, allowing any citizen voter to participate and requiring a pledge to the party's principles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somos-mxico-announces-open-primary-elections-for-candidate-selection

### 2026-08-02: Somos México party faces identity crossroads in Mexican politics

Mexico’s new Somos México party is debating whether to act as a genuine opposition or a regime ally, while critics say the government prioritizes partisan fights over citizens’ needs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somos-mxico-party-faces-identity-crossroads-in-mexican-politics

### 2026-07-30: Somos México expands structure in Chihuahua and Colima ahead of elections

Somos México, a new national party, is building municipal committees in Chihuahua and Colima, recruiting youth and pledging internal unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somos-mxico-expands-structure-in-chihuahua-and-colima-ahead-of-elections

### 2026-07-29: Mexico's INE sets 2027 election calendar and budget amid PRI-Moreno dispute

Mexico's INE set the 2026‑2027 election calendar, requested a 54 % budget increase, and ordered PRI leader Alejandro Moreno to delete “narcopartido” posts, sparking a dispute with the party.

72 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-seeks-unprecedented-36-billionpeso-budget-for-2027-elections

### 2026-07-24: Mexico's INE rolls out new voting credential, revises electoral sections and delays pre‑campaign rules

Mexico's INE unveiled a tactile voting credential, redefined 307 electoral sections, delayed pre‑campaign rule approval, and reported ongoing liquidation of four extinct parties; state electoral bodies also pil

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-redraws-307-electoral-sections-and-delays-precampaign-regulation

### 2026-07-20: PVEM leader Manuel Muñoz Cano marks birthday with 3,000‑plus rally in Tamaulipas

PVEM state leader Manuel Muñoz Cano marked his birthday with a 3,000‑person rally in Tamaulipas, featuring mayors, former officials and senator‑candidate Maki Ortiz, signaling party strength ahead of 2027‑28 e‑

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pvem-leader-manuel-muoz-cano-marks-birthday-with-3000plus-rally-in-tamaulipas

### 2026-07-14: PVEM expands membership and election plans for 2027 races in Mexico

Mexico's Green Party (PVEM) is boosting its base, targeting 50,000 members in Tamaulipas, running solo in Jalisco's 2027 local elections, confirming alliances in Sonora, and eyeing internal polls in Michoacán.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-green-party-in-tamaulipas-opens-candidate-registration-ahead-of-2027-election-reaffirms-nati

### 2026-07-12: Mexico's INE opens sanction case against Veracruz official over early campaign activity

Mexico's INE opened a sanction case against Veracruz official Eduardo Vega Yunes for alleged early‑campaign actions, while officials warn that premature party activities risk electoral equity and may attract n

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-faces-accusations-of-legalizing-electoral-inequity-before-2027-elections

### 2026-07-12: Mexico sees emergence of new opposition parties

New opposition parties Alianza Generacional (Veracruz), Somos MX (San Luis Potosí) and Somos México/PAZ take shape, seeking to challenge Morena and broaden Mexico's political pluralism ahead of future elections

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-leadership-for-mexicos-opposition-parties-alianza-generacional-and-somos-mx

### 2026-07-11: Mexico's INE swears in new parties Somos México and PAZ, condemning insecurity

Mexico's INE officially registered Somos México and PAZ; leaders swore in and demanded measures to curb violence, illegal pre‑campaigns, and criminal influence in politics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-swears-in-new-parties-somos-mxico-and-paz-condemning-insecurity

### 2026-07-11: Mexico's Electoral Institute Details Requirements for New Political Parties

Mexico's IEEM set financial transparency rules for local party registration, while the INE requires a National Constituent Assembly with quorum and deadline rules for national party formation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-institute-details-requirements-for-new-political-parties

### 2026-07-10: Mexico's State Justice Tribunal and INE adopt gender equality and transparency measures

Mexico's State Justice Tribunal signed a gender‑equality pact with civil group 50+1, while the National Electoral Institute joined an international transparency network to boost open data and accountability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-state-justice-tribunal-and-ine-adopt-gender-equality-and-transparency-measures

### 2026-07-09: Mexico's PRI launches digital affiliation drive and cleans membership rolls

Mexico's PRI is revamping its membership roll, launching a digital affiliation platform and cleaning duplicate records to meet INE standards and strengthen its nationwide presence before 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-pri-launches-digital-affiliation-drive-and-cleans-membership-rolls

### 2026-07-07: Mexico's IECM Allocates 294 Million Pesos to Nine Parties Including New Paz and Somos México

Mexico's IECM approved nearly 294 million pesos in funding for nine CDMX parties, including new entrants Paz and Somos México, with detailed allocations and caps on private donations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-iecm-allocates-294-million-pesos-to-nine-parties-including-new-paz-and-somos-mxico

### 2026-07-06: Mexico's 'Que Siga la Democracia' appeals INE denial of party registration

Que Siga la Democracia appeals the INE's denial of its party registration, disputing claims of 92 irregular affiliates and 1.4 million pesos in unreported expenses, and seeks TEPJF approval before the July 27 e

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-que-siga-la-democracia-appeals-ine-denial-of-party-registration

### 2026-07-06: Somos México party bans its leaders from running for elected office

Mexico’s new Somos México party imposes a ban on leaders running for office, secures INE registration, and elects Veracruz leadership that will introduce a citizen advisory council and youth candidacy quota.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somos-mxico-party-bans-its-leaders-from-running-for-elected-office

### 2026-07-03: Mexico's electoral institute equips new parties Somos México and PAZ with offices and staff

Mexico's INE has granted offices, staff and resources to new parties Somos México and PAZ, while Somos México's Coahuila chapter forms its first state committee to contest the 2027 elections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-institute-equips-new-parties-somos-mxico-and-paz-with-offices-and-staff

### 2026-07-03: Mexico's PAZ and Somos México Parties Criticized for Old Leadership

Mexico's newly formed PAZ and Somos México parties are seen as continuations of old political elites, with ties to Morena and criticism over their lack of novelty ahead of the 2027 elections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-paz-and-somos-mxico-parties-criticized-for-old-leadership

### 2026-07-01: Mexico's INE formalizes launch of new national parties PAZ and Somos México

Mexico's INE handed offices and administrative resources to new parties PAZ and Somos México, formalizing their start on 1 July 2026 ahead of their upcoming oath of office.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-formalizes-launch-of-new-national-parties-paz-and-somos-mxico

### 2026-07-01: Mexico's INE registers new parties and expands 2027 election preparations

Mexico's INE has certified two new national parties, allocated funds, set up 2027 election logistics, expanded inclusion protocols, and coordinated state‑level party registrations and administrative updates.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-justice-system-expands-childprotection-training-amid-socialworker-dismissal-protests

### 2026-06-29: Mexico's new party Somos México secures registration and announces candidate quotas

Mexico's INE registered the new party Somos México, which secured offices and funding, pledged 20% of its 2027 candidacies to activist groups, and is suing over a proposed name and color change.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somos-mxico-party-contests-ine-name-change-earmarks-20-of-seats-for-activists

### 2026-06-28: Somos México Party Defends Name and Pink Color During Formation

Mexico’s new Somos México party, recently registered nationally, is defending its name, slogan and pink color in court while organizing assemblies and preparing policy cabinets ahead of upcoming elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-somos-mxico-party-readies-legal-defence-of-its-name-and-colour

### 2026-06-28: Mexico Approves Two New National Parties Ahead of 2027 Election

Mexico's INE registered two new national parties, Somos México (led by Guadalupe Acosta Naranjo) and PAZ, both required to change symbols and capture 3 % of votes in 2027 to keep registration, amid analyst caut

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-authority-registers-two-new-national-parties

### 2026-06-27: Mexico's PAZ party overtakes PAN in membership count

INE data shows Mexico's new PAZ party now has 335,400 members, overtaking PAN's 327,084, while three other new parties register over 300,000 each, signalling a fragmented right ahead of the 2027 elections.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-paz-party-overtakes-pan-in-membership-count

### 2026-06-26: Mexico's emerging parties register candidates and pledge to separate government from organized crime

Mexico registers 148 4T coordination candidates across four states and sees new party Somos MX pledge to keep organized crime out of government, citing U.S. probes of Morena governors.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-emerging-parties-register-candidates-and-pledge-to-separate-government-from-organized-crime

### 2026-06-26: Mexico's INE blocks registration of Que Siga la Democracia party

Mexico's INE rejected Que Siga la Democracia over UIF‑reported financial irregularities, while approving PAZ and Somos México (with name changes) as new parties effective July 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-blocks-registration-of-que-siga-la-democracia-party

### 2026-06-26: Mexico's INE approves Somos México party as new national contender

Mexico's INE approved the new national party Somos México, while its leaders plan to appeal to the Electoral Tribunal over the institute's restrictions on the party's name and pink emblem.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-approves-somos-mxico-party-as-new-national-contender

### 2026-06-25: Mexico's INE registers two new national parties for 2027 elections

Mexico's INE approved two new national parties—Construyendo Sociedades de Paz (PAZ) and Personas Sumando en 2025 (Somos México)—for the 2027 elections, while rejecting three other groups over irregularities.

39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-approves-registration-of-four-new-national-political-parties

### 2026-06-24: Mexico's electoral institute moves to certify four new parties for 2027 elections

Mexico’s INE will register four new Morena‑linked parties for the 2027 elections, a move seen as part of a “neocorcholatismo” strategy to allocate power among factions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-institute-moves-to-certify-four-new-parties-for-2027-elections

### 2026-06-23: Mexico's INE approves four new national political parties

Mexico's INE commission gave first‑stage approval to four citizen groups—Construyendo Sociedades de Paz, México Tiene Vida, Personas Sumando 2025, and Que Siga la Democracia—to become national parties, pending

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guanajuato-electoral-council-fines-pvem-and-movimiento-ciudadano-over-12-million-pesos

### 2026-06-23: Mexico's INE to decide registration of new national political parties

Mexico's INE will decide which of five groups become registered national parties, with CSP leading the race; approval could raise the total parties to ten by 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-to-decide-registration-of-new-national-political-parties

### 2026-06-22: Morena registers hundreds of candidates for 2027 elections amid alliance shifts

Morena’s 2027 registration opens in four states, expects 130‑140 candidates, PVEM splits from the alliance in Colima, and Monreal predicts the party will keep a legislative majority despite opposition‑run areas

43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morena-leader-ariadna-montiel-rejects-tighter-affiliation-security-amid-ine-dispute

### 2026-06-22: Mexico sees rise in online citizen engagement and city waste in 2026

Mexico reports higher online citizen interaction, new INE credential, over 300 drug‑trafficking detainees, a 47% rise in city waste, and registration of election coordinators for 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-sees-rise-in-online-citizen-engagement-and-city-waste-in-2026

### 2026-06-19: Mexico's INE Publishes Resolutions on New Political Party Registrations

Mexico's INE has made public the resolutions approving new national political parties, ensuring transparency and granting legal status to parties from July 1 before the next federal election.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-institute-publishes-new-party-registrations-for-transparency

### 2026-06-19: Mexico's Electoral Court removes over 90,000 Morena party memberships

Mexico’s electoral court stripped tens of thousands of Morena memberships due to duplicate registrations and missing signatures, directing benefits to emerging parties.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-court-removes-over-90000-morena-party-memberships

### 2026-06-19: INE backs Morena's digital party membership system amid legal challenges

INE approved Morena's electronic affiliation rules without a live‑photo requirement, while a tribunal invalidated 110,000 digital sign‑ups for lacking required signatures and photos, raising doubts over the 12‑

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-clears-morenas-electronic-membership-system-without-live-photo-requirement

### 2026-06-19: Mexico's INE outlines transparent process for new national parties

Mexico's INE is reviewing four civil groups for new national party status, emphasizing transparency and legal compliance, while noting budget impacts of additional parties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-outlines-transparent-process-for-new-national-parties

### 2026-06-16: Mexico's INE rolls out new inclusive voting ID and starts municipal redistricting in Chihuahua

Mexico's INE introduced a new, inclusive voter ID with gender and ethnic markers and began drafting 423 municipal districts in Chihuahua, emphasizing population balance and minority representation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-rolls-out-new-inclusive-voting-id-and-starts-municipal-redistricting-in-chihuahua

### 2026-06-14: Mexico's Push for Youth Participation and Party Transparency

Mexico advances youth parliamentary dialogue, legislative workshops, party‑registration scrutiny, and joins an international ocean conference, highlighting efforts to boost participation and transparency.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-outlines-financial-oversight-for-new-national-parties

### 2026-06-14: Mexico's INE rejects proposal to vet candidates' criminal links

Mexico's INE says it cannot investigate candidates' criminal backgrounds, rejecting a federal plan to set up a commission that would vet candidate integrity and coordinate with security agencies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-rejects-proposal-to-vet-candidates-criminal-links

### 2026-06-11: Mexico's INE pushes affirmative action reforms ahead of 2027 elections

Mexico's INE, led by councilor Rita Bell López Vences, vows to strengthen affirmative action and inclusion mechanisms for the 2027 elections, addressing remaining gaps in candidate representation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-pushes-affirmative-action-reforms-ahead-of-2027-elections

### 2026-06-11: Mexico's INE launches new secure voting credential for 2026

Mexico's INE began issuing a new voting ID on 1 June 2026 with QR codes, holograms, visual‑impaired tactile features and optional gender, indigenous and Afro‑Mexican identifiers; old cards stay valid.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-launches-upgraded-voting-credential-with-enhanced-security-and-accessibility

### 2026-06-10: Mexico's INE launches new voting credential with 25 security features

Mexico's INE begins issuing a new voting credential with 25 security features, tactile notch, QR codes and self‑identification options, while existing cards stay valid.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-launches-new-voter-id-with-25-security-features-and-inclusion-options

### 2026-06-05: Mexico's INE earmarks nearly 4 billion pesos for 2027 election operations

Mexico's INE seeks about 3.95 bn pesos for operational costs of the 2027 elections, allocating roughly 2.38 bn to its central office and 1.57 bn to local and district boards, excluding staff and project funding

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-earmarks-nearly-4-billion-pesos-for-2027-election-operations

### 2026-06-03: Mexico's INE approves 2027 operating budget and starts issuing redesigned voting credentials

Mexico's INE set a 3.948 billion‑peso 2027 operating budget and began issuing a redesigned voting card with enhanced security and inclusive features.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-approves-2027-operating-budget-and-starts-issuing-redesigned-voting-credentials

### 2026-05-27: Mexican political parties urged to tighten candidate vetting against organized crime

Mexican officials urge parties to tighten candidate screening to block organized‑crime links, citing INE’s limited investigative power and a new verification commission ahead of 2027 elections.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-political-parties-urged-to-tighten-candidate-vetting-against-organized-crime

### 2026-05-25: Mexico's INE urges parties to vet candidates for 2027 election

Mexico's INE calls on parties to ensure candidate integrity for the 2027 election, proposing a new verification commission while stressing its neutral role and voluntary vetting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ine-urges-parties-to-vet-candidates-for-2027-election

### 2026-05-21: Mexico President Sheinbaum proposes integrity commission to block crime-linked candidates

Mexico's President Sheinbaum plans a reform to create an INE commission that vets election candidates for links to organized crime, aiming to protect the 2027 vote.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-president-sheinbaum-proposes-integrity-commission-to-block-crime-linked-candidates

### 2026-05-21: Mexico's President Sheinbaum proposes reform to vet candidates for organized‑crime links

Mexico's President Sheinbaum will propose a law creating an INE‑linked commission to screen political candidates for ties to organized crime ahead of the 2027 elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-president-sheinbaum-proposes-reform-to-vet-candidates-for-organizedcrime-links

### 2026-05-19: Claudia Sheinbaum launches electoral integrity commission, postpones judicial elections and signs maize‑price agreement

Claudia Sheinbaum proposes a candidate‑integrity commission, postpones the 2027 judicial election to 2028, celebrates a 5.1 % peace‑index rise and signs a fair‑price maize agreement.

65 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-homeland-security-secretary-mullin-visits-mexico-amid-drugtrafficking-tensions

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Cite as: Mexico election prep: INE staffing and disinformation risks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dhs-secretary-markwayne-mullins-border-security-push-and-bilateral-talks-amid-a-rising-drug-crisis