Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to submit a legislative proposal to Congress this Thursday that would prohibit citizens holding dual nationality from seeking the presidency or a state governorship, according to a report from La Jornada.
The measure would tighten eligibility requirements for Mexico’s top elected offices, adding nationality restrictions to the qualifications candidates must meet before registering a bid. Under Mexico’s current framework, the country recognizes dual citizenship, meaning many Mexicans also hold passports from other nations, particularly the United States, given the two countries’ deep ties through migration and cross-border families.
While the report does not detail the full text of the initiative or the specific legal justification behind it, sending such a bill to Congress would open a debate over identity, sovereignty and political rights that has surfaced periodically in Mexican politics. Restricting dual nationals from executive posts would mark a significant shift in candidate qualification rules, potentially affecting Mexican citizens abroad or with foreign family ties who might otherwise consider running for these offices.
Further details on the initiative, including its scope, exceptions and legislative timeline, are expected once the proposal is formally presented and debated by lawmakers.
Read the full original report at La Jornada for additional context and updates.
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