The Chamber of Deputies approved a ruling with a draft decree that reforms several articles of the Political Constitution to prohibit consecutive reelection and electoral nepotism. The reform initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, was supported in general and particular with 432 votes in favor, 28 against, and four abstentions. It will now be sent to the legislatures of the states and Mexico City for ratification.
During the discussion, legislators from Morena, PAN, PT, PRI, and Movimiento Ciudadano presented reservations that were discarded. During the session, federal deputy from the Labor Party, Lilia Aguilar Gil, stated that the reform aims to promote fair competition in public service and combat nepotism that has affected political parties in the country.
Regarding the established measures, the reform prohibits immediate reelection in various political positions, including deputies, senators, presidencies of the Republic, and municipal offices, among others. "Electoral nepotism" is constitutionalized by requiring those seeking positions of popular election not to have marital ties, blood relationships up to a certain degree, and affinity.
This reform will come into effect in the electoral processes of 2030, preventing the reelection of those holding related public offices. Authorities must adjust their respective laws within a period of one hundred eighty days from the approval of the decree to comply with the new constitutional provisions.
