The president of the National Electoral Institute (INE) responded to the criticisms and warnings from electoral councilors regarding the new authority granted to the presidency. She pointed out that the collegiate nature of the INE remains intact despite the changes. On the other hand, councilor Carla Humphrey expressed that the full consequences of this modification are still unknown.
In his column "Goodbye, to the best Mexican invention," Salvador Camarena questioned the changes in the INE, indicating that the old model, as an autonomous and collegiate body, was valuable for Mexican democracy. Camarena warned of the potential negative impact of the new regulation on institutional integrity.
Guadalupe Taddei, an INE councilor, denied that the adjustments represent any kind of reward from Morena towards her and highlighted the importance of autonomy in appointments. Taddei pointed out that any mistake falls on whoever has the power to make such appointments, thereby assuming the corresponding responsibility.
Regarding the modification of the General Law of Institutions and Electoral Procedures as part of the reform of the Judicial Branch, the possibility was raised that the president of the INE may have the authority to appoint the executive directors of the institute before the election of judges and magistrates. This has raised speculations about a possible "reward" towards Guadalupe Taddei from Morena. Salvador Camarena emphasized that this power granted to the presidency of the INE gives it considerable control over the institution.
