The pro-government unity is breaking down in the Senate
Claudia Sheinbaum’s electoral reform arrived at the Senate with a reserved prognosis. And no wonder: the qualified majority it needs depends on all its allies dancing to the same rhythm. Something that, today, seems more like a wish than a reality.
The Labor Party has already put its cards on the table. Their support has a price: changing the mandate revocation scheme. They do not want it to coincide with the 2027 elections.
Its leaders propose that this exercise […] be carried out later, with the argument of avoiding political interference.
But the thing doesn’t end there. The PT members also find problems with the editorial staff. They say it opens the door to calling for revocations at any time without clarity. And they are very concerned that it allows the president to actively participate in the campaign.
They have also expressed concern about allowing the president to participate […] which, they claim, could create undue advantages.
Meanwhile, in the Green Party things don’t smell like roses either. Although its leadership is cautious, there are already senators raising their hands to say ‘no’. They warn that it should not be used to weaken institutions.
At the end of the day, this comes down to a simple political equation. With a tight majority, any vote against is lethal. Sheinbaum’s ability to keep his block together is under the microscope. And the first tests are not very encouraging.
