Mexico
Since 1993, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has been collaborating with the National Electoral Institute (INE) (formerly the Federal Electoral Institute [IFE]) to advance the democratic process in Mexico. IFES has observed electoral processes throughout Mexico; participated in workshops and conferences facilitated by the INE and its predecessor the IFE; conducted applied, comparative research activities; and most recently is working to promote implementation of disability rights legislation in the country. Recent activities include:
- Co-leading an assessment on the current status of the implementation of national and international legal frameworks on disability as part of Mobility International USA’s (MIUSA) RightsNow! Consortium;
- Partnering with the INE and the Organization of American States to facilitate a forum on inclusion of persons with disabilities in the electoral process in September 2014;
- Conducting a study on the regulation and oversight of political parties’ financial resources during the 2012 elections with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP);
- Partnering with the IFE and the UNDP to facilitate training on campaign finance in October 2011. Senior electoral officers from 13 Latin American countries participated;
- The 2011 IFES publication Guidelines for Understanding, Adjudicating, and Resolving Disputes in Elections (GUARDE) features the IFES partnership with the Mexican Electoral Court of the Federal Judiciary. A chapter of the book is devoted to case studies and comparative analysis for use in designing and implementing training programs for election arbiters; and
- Under the RightsNow Consortium, IFES continues to work to further the political rights of persons with disabilities.
Also In This Section
Related Content
2 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, June 6, voters will go to the polls for the largest elections in Mexico’s history. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions.
19 May 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and Mexico's National Electoral Institute announced a renewed collaboration to strengthen the capacity of electoral institutions across Latin America.
13 Sep 2019 | News and Updates
In August, IFES held two Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) workshops on election observation in Mexico City in partnership with the Electoral Institute of Mexico City...
19 Jun 2019 | News and Updates
On June 4, leaders of the Electoral Institute of Mexico City (IECM) visited IFES' headquarters to sign an agreement that marks the next phase of their longstanding partnership. With this “Enhancing...
30 May 2019 | News and Updates
On April 4-5, IFES co-sponsored the Ninth Forum on Latin American Democracy, hosted by Mexico’s National Electoral Institute in Mexico City. Vice President of Programs Michael Svetlik represented...
19 Mar 2019 | News and Updates
To better inform policy discussions, IFES facilitates comparative research and dialogue on challenges and innovation in elections and the rights of indigenous peoples. IFES also assists countries to...
18 Mar 2019 | News and Updates
Social media offers tangible benefits to democratic discourse but also presents considerable challenges. On February 28, IFES held an event on Capitol Hill focused on emerging approaches to...
9 Nov 2018 | News and Updates
On November 5, 2018, IFES President and CEO Anthony Banbury met with Dr. Lorenzo Córdova Vianello, chair of Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE), and they reaffirmed their mutual...
24 Aug 2018 | Publication
From April 29 to May 5, 2018, IFES, with the support of the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights, participated in a Mission of Technical Accompaniment in Mexico City to analyze the reforms,...
23 Aug 2018 | News and Updates
With the spread of fake news undermining electoral processes worldwide, it has become crucial for the success and security of elections that authorities learn how to identify and counter...
13 Aug 2018 | News and Updates
IFES is pleased to announce that Dong Nguyen Huu, a distinguished elections expert who is currently an advisor to the three Mexican electoral authorities, has supported numerous elections worldwide...
11 Jul 2018 | News and Updates
From June 28-July 1, 2018, a delegation from the Haitian Provisional Electoral Council visited Mexico City to take part in the Foreign Visitors’ Information Forum – 2017-2018 Electoral Process...
28 Jun 2018 | News and Updates
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2017, IFES and the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judicial Branch of Mexico are collaborating on research, program implementation, and the...
25 Jun 2018 | Election FAQ
On July 1, Mexico held presidential, legislative, and local elections. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections...
14 Feb 2018 | Multimedia
In this edition of IFES’ Dialogues on Democracy, Editorial and Communications Manager Adam Gallagher talks with Vice President of Programs Michael Svetlik about the busy slate of elections in Latin...
18 Dec 2017 | News and Updates
On December 12, IFES and the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judicial Branch (TEPJF) of Mexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IFES headquarters. This signing further substantiates a...
15 Aug 2017 | News and Updates
To further strengthen its collaboration with the National Electoral Institute (Instituto Nacional Electoral [INE]), IFES has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mexican electoral...
27 Apr 2017 | News and Updates
In this Q&A, Manuel Carrillo Poblano, head of the International Affairs Unit of the INE, discusses IFES and the INE’s efforts to promote credible and transparent elections and the INE’s...
17 May 2016 | News and Updates
The Global Disability RightsNow! consortium, which the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is a member, is launching a new resource website for disability rights advocates in...
23 Nov 2015 | News and Updates
At a training hosted in Mexico City from October 26-30, 2015, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) joined RightsNow! consortium partners and the Mexican Coalition for People with...
2 Jun 2015 | Election FAQ
On June 7, Mexican citizens will head to the polls to elect 500 members of the Chamber of Deputies (the lower house of Congress), state legislatures, local councils and Governors in some states.
9 Sep 2014 | News and Updates
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is proud to announce our participation in a new disability rights consortium led by Mobility International USA (MIUSA).
27 Sep 2013 | Multimedia
IFES marked its’ annual Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards with a gala dinner ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., on September 24. This award underscores IFES’...
25 Sep 2013 | Multimedia
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) honors the head of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) with its 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award. IFE President Dr. Leonardo...
18 Sep 2013 | News and Updates
Dr. Leonardo Valdés Zurita, President of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institue and international recipent of IFES' 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award, reflects on his legacy.
24 Jul 2013 | News and Updates
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will honor the head of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) with its 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award. IFE President...
2 Jul 2012 | News and Updates
On Sunday, July 1 Mexicans cast their ballots in presidential and congressional elections. For voters, economic growth and the war on drugs were key issues.
27 Jun 2012 | Publication
Mexicans head to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president, with hopes of economic progress and heightened security concerns. Mexico's election commission, the Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE...
21 Mar 2012 | Multimedia
Rafael Lopez-Pintor, former IFES Chief of Party in Nicaragua and special adviser on the electoral cycle, talks to us about recent developments in the path to increased female political participation...
22 Aug 2010 | Multimedia
In August, the Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE), the Mexican elections commission, hosted a four-day conference to explore key electoral topics, including challenges in the administration and...
21 Jan 2009 | Multimedia
IFES presents the report Implementation of the Electoral Reform 2007/2008 from an International Comparative Perspective to the IFE, Mexico's electoral institute, and national and international media.
29 Jun 2006 | Multimedia
Mexicans living abroad were allowed to vote for the first time in the 2006 election
31 Dec 2004 | Election Material
“Strategic Program of Education” is a civic education program description book, available in Spanish, issued in 2005 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The book describes the theory of...
31 Dec 2001 | Election Material
“Demo Memory” is an informative leaflet, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in 2002 by the Electoral Institute of the Federal District of Mexico and intended to explain to the Mexican...
31 Dec 2001 | Election Material
“Electoral Contests: Funding as a Challenge for Democracy” is an informative bulletin, available in both Spanish and English, published in 2002 by the “Elecciones Mexico” newsletter in Mexico. The...
31 Dec 2000 | Election Material
“Electoral Management Bodies as Institutions of Governance,” is the lead article from the November 2000- April 2001 edition of “Elecciones Mexico.” The piece discusses the new process of...
31 Dec 2000 | Election Material
“Democratic Values and Practices in the New Public Management” is a flyer, available in Spanish, believed to be issued in 2001 by the Federal Electoral Institute and the National Institute of...
29 Feb 2000 | Election Material
“Federal Election Process” was published in March of 2000 by the Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE) in preparation for the Mexican general election on July 2nd 2000. This extensive booklet provides an...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“What are the Federal Electoral Crimes that Could be Committed by the Public Officials?” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute and...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“On July 2nd, all the Girls and Boys, from 6 to 12 years old…” is a flyer, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute and UNICEF in Mexico, and intended to encourage...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“For Who Will we Vote on July 2, 2000” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“The Elections of the Federal District” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the Electoral Institute of the Federal District in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2,...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“The Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico in lead up to the...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“As a Poll Official I will be the Electoral Authority” is an electoral sticker, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“Preparation of the Election Day” is an informative brochure containing an election calendar, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 in Mexico. The brochure and calendar illustrates the election...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“What do You have to do on November 12, 2000?” is an election brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco, Mexico, in lead up to the November 12...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“Mexico 2000 Elections” is a forum program, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections. The...
31 Dec 1999 | Election Material
“What are the Federal Electoral Crimes that the Ministers of Religious Cults Could Commit?” is an electoral law brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the FEPADE (Specialized...