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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-29

Senate Approves Controversial Candidate Review Commission, Opposition Fears Political Persecution

Mexico's Senate, led by Morena, has approved a new commission to analyze risk profiles of public office candidates, bypassing the INE. Opposition parties are raising alarms, calling it a sham and warning it could lead to political persecution of rivals.


La nueva comisión, alterna al INE, realizará análisis de riesgo sobre aspirantes a cargos públicos; oposición acusa simulación y advierte riesgo de persecución política

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