Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: Although disputes between the state and federal governments are capturing the headlines in Chihuahua, Mexico, internal forced displacement has continued to worsen there, tripling between 2021 and 2025 as the number of people driven from their homes rose from 500 a year to 1,500. Despite 60 open investigations into the

Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: The Senate in Mexico endorsed a reform that helps filter out individuals with criminal ties who may be running for office.

Issue May 27-Jun 02 2026: Rising violence and social control exerted by armed groups define the electoral landscape. This situation coincides with the implementation of Temporary Location Zones (ZUT) in municipalities where election monitoring bodies have identified alerts and the simultaneous presence of armed actors.