Monreal pushes PT and PVEM to back Mexico's latest electoral reform
Ricardo Monreal, coordinator of Morena in Mexico's Chamber of Deputies, has urged the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) to back the latest electoral reform proposal. Known as Plan B, the measure aims to modify election oversight and reduce costs. Monreal's call comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen government-led reforms under President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration.
In early 2024, PT and PVEM signed a formal agreement to support the government's legislative agenda. This commitment followed years of close collaboration within the ruling coalition. Both parties had previously backed Morena's 2024 Plan B package, which adjusted election laws and trimmed expenses at the National Electoral Institute (INE) and the Electoral Tribunal (TEVM).
Over the past two years, PT and PVEM consistently aligned with Sheinbaum's government on electoral changes. In September 2024, they voted for the initial *Plan B* reforms, dismissing opposition concerns. A year later, they pushed through broader adjustments to election oversight—though they rejected earlier calls for the INE's complete dissolution, opting instead for gradual reforms. Monreal's latest appeal highlights the importance of maintaining coalition unity. He reminded allied parties of their written pledge from 2024, stressing the need for continued support as the new proposal moves forward.
The reform, if passed, would mark another step in reshaping Mexico's electoral system under Sheinbaum's leadership. PT and PVEM's backing remains critical, given their history of approving similar measures. The outcome will determine whether the coalition's legislative strategy holds firm in the coming months.
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