Published 7 months ago

Mexico passes electoral overhaul that critics warn weakens democracy

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Lawmakers voted 72-50 in favor of the controversial overhaul of the body overseeing Mexico's elections. Opponents immediately said they will challenge the changes in the supreme court. Protests are planned in multiple cities. The reform still needs to be enacted by President Andr�s Manuel L�pez Obrador.

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Times of India

Senate: Mexico's Senate approves electoral reform bill

Mexico's Senate approved on Wednesday a controversial electoral reform known as 'Plan B', which President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador lobbied heavily for and critics have warned could undermine democracy.

7 months ago·India

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Reuters

Mexico passes electoral overhaul that critics warn weakens democracy

Mexican lawmakers on Wednesday approved a controversial overhaul of the body overseeing the country's elections, a move critics warn will weaken democracy ahead of a presidential vote next year.

7 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Mexico's Senate approves controversial electoral reform

Mexico’s Senate has approved a reform of the country’s electoral institute, a move that opponents say will undercut democracy but which the president contends will save money and reduce political privileges

7 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Mexico's Senate approves controversial electoral reform

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate on Wednesday approved a reform of the country’s electoral institute, a move that opponents say will undercut democracy but which the president contends will save money and reduce political privileges.

7 months ago·United States

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abc News

Mexico's Senate approves controversial electoral reform

7 months ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Mexico's Senate approves electoral reform bill

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate approved on Wednesday a controversial electoral reform known as 'Plan B', which President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador lobbied heavily for and critics have warned could undermine democracy. Read full story

7 months ago·Malaysia

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