President Claudia Sheinbaum proposes constitutional reform to eliminate dual nationality for those seeking the presidency or governorships.
The administration announced a proposed constitutional reform to require that individuals seeking the presidency or governorships in Mexico hold only Mexican nationality. President Claudia Sheinbaum argued that leaders representing the Mexican people should not hold dual nationality, as it creates ambiguity regarding which country they are representing. This initiative was prompted by the cases of politicians who occupy public office but live abroad, specifically highlighting Francisco Javier Garcia Cabeza de Vaca, a former Tamaulipas governor who is currently a fugitive from justice. Because Francisco Javier Garcia Cabeza de Vaca holds dual Mexican and American nationality, the United States has refused to extradite him. The administration also addressed the misuse of artificial intelligence in political processes. President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized conservative media for using artificial intelligence to launch campaigns based on false news stories. She called for a regulation of these behaviors to ensure democracy is not undermined by subjective falsehoods or the use of resources to discredit political thoughts.