Mexico to Ban Dual Citizenship for Presidents
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MEXICO is introducing a constitutional reform banning candidates for president and governor from dual citizenship. The government claims that it is protecting sovereignty, while critics claim that it is a political showdown.
The constitutional reform that establishes as a new requirement the candidates to contend for the presidency of the Republic and the governments of the states to have exclusively Mexican nationality, advanced with great speed in the local legislatures and next Tuesday will be declared valid by the chambers of deputies and senators, and will be sent to the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF).
The reform is on the verge of approval. Incumbent President Claudia Sheinbaum explained the decision as a protection against foreign interference. However, it is believed to be aimed at some billionaires and politicians preparing for the upcoming presidential elections.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico defended constitutional reform that would prohibit the head of State and governors from having a second nationality, and the amendments are close to final approval, written by Reuters.
Measure is supported by Claudia Sheinbaum's government, but critics say the goal is to prevent opposition opponents from running for office.
Mexico to ban dual citizenship for presidents
A Mexican constitutional reform to require presidential candidates to renounce any dual citizenships is fast-tracking towards final approval, despite criticism that the measure backed by the ruling party infringes on political rights and aims to block opposition rivals. President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended the initiative — which would also apply to state governors and the […]
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