news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-10-05

Supreme Court Upholds Law to Screen 2027 Candidates for Crime Ties

Mexico's Supreme Court (SCJN) rejected a challenge by the PRI and declared constitutional a mechanism allowing electoral authorities to review candidate security data. The rule aims to identify reasonable risks of criminal links ahead of the 2027 elections.

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