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The President of the National Electoral Institute (INE), Guadalupe Taddei Zavala, reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to respecting the decisions surrounding the election of the Federal Judiciary, adhering both to constitutional mandates and court-issued writ of protection rulings. Taddei made the statement during a press conference following the commemoration of the 71st anniversary of women’s suffrage in Mexico, held at INE headquarters.
Taddei emphasized that the INE has always been, and will continue to be, respectful of two key aspects: the constitutional mandates and the writ of protection notifications issued by judges of the Federal Judiciary (PJF). “Both deserve respect. That is why the institute has chosen the appropriate path, which is an electoral trial before the highest authority in electoral matters, the Superior Chamber of the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary,” she said. So far, the INE has received 140 notifications, all of which have been addressed promptly.
The INE President indicated that the institute is currently awaiting the outcomes of these resolutions. She noted that the situation’s complexity lies in operational aspects, such as decision-making, regulatory development, particularly in fiscal oversight, and other technical matters that require resolution.
As a result of the ongoing legal situation, the INE has not yet formed the Temporary Commission for Monitoring the Extraordinary Electoral Process of the Federal Judiciary for 2024-2025. Additionally, coordination tables with the Senate and the Federal Judiciary Council remain on hold, pending further definitions.
Taddei stressed that the INE remains respectful of the judiciary’s authority to issue writ of protection, while also recognizing that those are not typically applicable in electoral matters. “However, this does not mean we will disregard the judges’ jurisdiction,” she clarified.
Regarding ballots for the judicial election, Taddei assured that specialized technical areas within the INE would work to develop a ballot model familiar to Mexican voters. She also reiterated that despite recent legal changes, the principle of collegiality will be upheld throughout this electoral process, ensuring no overstepping of the General Council’s commission boundaries.
