Electoral Reform Proposal Submitted. Claudia Sheinbaum introduced the reform package, called the “Decalogue for Democracy,” which will be presented to Congress today to reform Mexico’s electoral system.
The proposal restructures proportional representation in the Chamber of Deputies and eliminates proportional seats in the Senate. It also includes a 25% reduction in funding for INE, local electoral authorities, and political parties. Additional measures strengthen oversight through coordination between electoral bodies and financial intelligence authorities and require campaign advertisements produced with artificial intelligence to carry clear disclosure labels.
Further provisions include reduced campaign broadcast time, same-day initiation of district vote counts, expanded participatory democracy mechanisms, and the restoration of the no-re-election principle.
Economic Safeguards Against Energy Price Volatility. Sheinbaum addressed concerns over the potential effects of the Middle East conflict on oil and gas prices, stating that the government will shield Mexican households from external price shocks.
She noted that most fuel products consumed domestically are refined in Mexico, though a portion of gasoline and jet fuel continues to be imported. Should international oil prices surpass a defined threshold, the Ministry of Finance would implement an IEPS fuel tax subsidy to offset the increase. The measure is designed to absorb price pressures without cutting taxes, thereby preserving household purchasing power.
TV Azteca Clears Tax Liabilities. Sheinbaum confirmed that TV Azteca settled its tax obligations with SAT one month ago. Meanwhile, Elektra has entered into a structured repayment agreement. Elektra made its initial payment on March 3, bringing total deposits to approximately MX$10 billion (US$$568 million) to date. The company’s agreement totals MX$32 billion (US$1.82 billion), to be paid in installments of around MX$1.2 billion (US$68 million) per month over 18 months.
Highway Infrastructure Expansion Plans. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport reported progress on highway developments totaling MX$113.36 billion (US$6.45 billion) in investment and spanning 2,485km. In 2026, construction will begin on 112km of new roadworks in Guerrero and Puebla, backed by MX$3.15 billion (US$179 million) in funding.
Separately, Fonadín unveiled a road expansion and modernization strategy with projected investment exceeding MX$150 billion (US$8.53 billion). The program seeks to strengthen connectivity, facilitate trade flows, improve highway safety, promote environmental sustainability, and generate employment.