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The National Electoral Institute approves the name change of Somos Mexico to Somos while rejecting its new emblem.

The National Electoral Institute approved the name change of the political party Somos Mexico to Somos. However, the institute rejected the proposal for the party's new emblem, which featured the silhouette of the Mexican Republic. Authorities determined that the new emblem still represented a collective national identity rather than a specific political option. The Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Power of the Federation ordered the party to modify its name, emblem, and colors to ensure it was distinct from other parties. The tribunal also noted that the party's previous colors and emblem were too similar to local parties in Tlaxcala, Puebla, and Baja California Sur. Emilio Álvarez Icaza, a representative of the new party, stated that the party would comply with the change immediately. He noted that the party was the first to seek approval for its identity to begin competing. He also criticized the institute's decision as an authoritarian abuse, noting that other parties have violated electoral timelines without facing sanctions.

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