Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE) pledged an exhaustive, independent and transparent overhaul to ensure continuity ahead of the 2027 midterms after chief Guadalupe Taddei resigned amid corruption and irregularity allegations, Reuters reported.
Electoral adviser Blanca Cruz was named interim president following Taddei’s resignation Oct. 26. Reuters reported that formal confirmation of Cruz’s appointment was expected Oct. 27; confirmation is unverified.
Cruz said the council was reviewing personnel in decision-making posts. She said three senior officials had left: the IT Services chief, the official for material resources and the head of the Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Unit.
Reuters reported that Mexico’s Superior Audit Office was investigating alleged problems in INE contracts, including possible conflicts of interest and public money routed through intermediaries. Local news outlets accused Taddei of favoring an INE contractor with whom she had personal ties in connection with contracts worth millions of dollars, Reuters reported. The allegation is unverified.
President Claudia Sheinbaum backed Taddei’s resignation and said the next leader should ensure the institute does not favor a political side. Lawmakers must select a permanent successor.
