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news El Financiero 2026-05-27

Mexican Congress Advances Commission to Review Candidates' Links to Drug Cartels

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved the creation of a commission to investigate potential ties between political candidates and organized crime. This initiative, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, aims to enhance electoral integrity by vetting candidates with security institutions and will now move to the full chamber for a vote.

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