Mexico's Lower House Passes Amendment Allowing Election Annulment Over Foreign Interference

Mexico City. Mexico's lower house has passed a constitutional amendment that could annul election results in cases of foreign interference. Critics say this could weaken confidence in the electoral process and open new avenues to challenge even legitimate election results.

The proposal was passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday with 307 votes in favor, 128 against, and one abstention. If this amendment comes into effect, foreign interference will be included in the list of legal grounds for annulling elections. However, it needs to be approved by the Senate before it can take effect.