Tribunal Electoral corrige la plana al INE: “boletas planchadas” deberán ser inválidas en 2027

On Wednesday, the Superior Chamber of the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (TEPJF) issued a ruling ordering the National Electoral Institute (INE) to modify its guidelines regarding the validity of "ironed ballots" ("boletas planchadas"). This decision marks a direct correction by the tribunal, mandating that such ballots must be deemed invalid in future elections starting in 2027.

The tribunal's decision represents a significant legal setback for the INE, which had previously established different criteria for handling these ballots. By compelling the electoral institute to alter its regulatory framework, the TEPJF has redefined the legal parameters for ballot validation ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.