Mexico's Congress Approves Amendment to Annul Elections for Foreign Interference

• •Mexico's Congress approved an amendment to annul elections for proven foreign interference.
• •The amendment passed with 307 votes in favor and is awaiting Senate approval.
• •Critics warn the law could be misused to overturn election results.

On May 28, 2026, Mexico's Congress approved a constitutional amendment allowing elections to be annulled if foreign interference is proven. The amendment passed the lower house with 307 votes in favor, 128 against, and 1 abstention, and is pending Senate approval. It defines foreign interference as illicit financing, propaganda, disinformation, and pressure from foreign entities. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed the need to safeguard against such interference, acknowledging the risks involved. Critics argue that this could undermine the electoral process and be misused by ruling parties after electoral defeats. The amendment also coincides with a second bill aimed at barring candidates with ties to organized crime. The ruling party's concerns stem from perceived foreign meddling in Mexican politics, particularly from the U.S. and Spain.