The Senate of Mexico reached a political agreement to modify the anti-nepotism law starting in the year 2030. During the legislative session, Marko Cortés from the PAN expressed his critical opinion regarding the change in the reform, and Ruth González, senator from the Green Party, defended herself against nepotism accusations by highlighting her electoral achievements. Meanwhile, PAN member Georgina Campuzano criticized Morena for allegedly protecting certain politicians.
The initiative will now move to the Chamber of Deputies, where its approval is expected due to the qualified majority held by Morena, the Green Party, and the Labor Party. If not approved, its inclusion in the Constitution for the year 2030 will be considered. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that the citizenry would disapprove if any party nominates relatives of governors as candidates in 2027.
Sheinbaum's original proposal aimed to prohibit relatives from immediately succeeding each other in elected positions starting from the 2027 elections. However, the Green Party managed to delay the law's implementation until 2030, generating controversy over the possible candidacy of Ruth González, the current senator, for the governorship of San Luis Potosí, a position held by her husband.
Sheinbaum expressed her desire for the prohibition of nepotism to be enshrined in the Constitution and emphasized the importance of the reform being approved. She also called on Morena not to nominate relatives of public servants in the 2027 elections. Félix Salgado Macedonio, the father of Evelyn Salgado, the current governor of Guerrero, has expressed his intention to run for office.
