## Approved Budget for Baja California State Electoral Institute Reaches 288 Million Pesos
The Baja California State Electoral Institute (IEEBC) has approved its budget for the fiscal year 2025 totaling 288 million 904 thousand 416 pesos. This allocation will cover both the institute’s internal expenses and the financing of political parties in the state.
According to Vera Juárez Figueroa, an electoral counselor and the president of the IEEBC’s special commission on administration and asset disposals, a significant portion of this budget, 146 million 593 thousand 220 pesos, will be allocated to financing political parties. Additionally, 136 million 664 thousand 508 pesos will be designated for payroll and the institute’s operational costs.
During an extraordinary session, there was some controversy surrounding a proposed amendment by the institute’s Executive Secretariat led by Raúl Guzmán Gómez. The proposal suggested altering the budget for citizen participation instruments, initially set at 12 million 726 thousand 907 pesos, reducing it to 5 million 646 thousand 687 pesos. This amendment was approved with six votes in favor and one against, resulting in more than a 50% reduction in the initial allocation for citizen participation tools.
Following approval with these modifications, the budget plan will now be forwarded to the Baja California Congress for a vote.
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## Related Developments: Electoral Budgets in Mexico
In related news, other Mexican electoral institutes are also navigating budget approvals amid fiscal challenges. For example, the National Electoral Institute (INE) has been engaged in discussions regarding its 2025 budget, which like Baja California’s, includes significant allocations for both operational expenses and political party financing. The discussions come amid broader debates about electoral financing in Mexico and calls for increased transparency and accountability in political spending. As local electoral bodies continue to finalize their fiscal plans, the balance between efficient administration and fair political funding remains a critical topic of discussion.