MEXICO CITY, Feb 26 —Mexico's opposition plans a mass protest today against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's drive to shrink the independent electoral authority,...
MEXICO CITY, Feb 26 —Mexico's opposition plans a mass protest today against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's drive to shrink the independent electoral authority, arguing the changes threaten democracy - an accusation he vigorously denies.
The INE and its predecessor played a key role in creating a pluralistic democracy that in 2000 ended decades of one party rule, according to many political analysts. Lopez Obrador has also weakened other autonomous bodies that check his power on the grounds that they are a drain on the public purse and hostile to his political project. He says his INE shake-up will save $150 million a year.
Critics of the INE overhaul argue Lopez Obrador is not confident Morena can retain power without interference in the electoral process. He denies this.
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