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news El Financiero 2026-05-21

Mexico's INE to get new commission to 'block' candidates linked to drug cartels.

President Claudia Sheinbaum is proposing a new commission within Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) to verify the integrity of candidates. This body would consult with intelligence and security agencies to identify potential links to organized crime before elections.


La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum dijo que la iniciativa contra los 'candidatos del narco' nació a partir de lo descubierto por la Operación Enjambre de la Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana. <p>El Congreso de la Unión tendrá más ‘chamba’: Además de la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/20/sheinbaum-envia-al-senado-reforma-que-aplaza-eleccion-de-jueces-al-2028-esto-es-lo-que-propone/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/naciona...

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