**Failed Attempt by Morena to Dissolve Autonomous Bodies in Baja California**
In a recent legislative session in Baja California, a Morena-led initiative to dismantle several autonomous organizations, including the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data (INAI), was thwarted. The proposal fell short as only 16 votes were secured, insufficient for approval.
The move was brought forth through an agreement by the Political Coordination Board, chaired by lawmaker Juan Manuel Molina, who attempted to include it during the transition of the Congressional board of directors. Such transitions typically occur at night or in the early morning to coincide with the new board’s start date.
Despite attempts to pass the proposal without thorough examination, the opposition remained steadfast in its disapproval. The debate occurred overnight on November 30th into December 1st, but only the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) sided with Morena, failing to reach the necessary votes. Notably absent were Aracely Geraldo and Michel Sánchez Allende, whose presence could have swayed the decision.
Voting against the measure were:
– **PAN**: Diego Echevarría Álvarez, Santa Alejandrina Corral, and Mayola Gaona
– **PT**: Yohana Gilvaja, who noted the threat the proposal posed to freedom of expression and information access
– **MC**: Daylin García Ruvalcaba
– **PRI**: Humberto Valle Ballesteros
– **PES**: Teresita del Niño Jesús Ruiz Mendoza
Despite attempts to expedite the measure, the process lacked the necessary legislative scrutiny, leading to its failure during the session.
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**Additional Update on Mexico’s Political Climate:**
In broader political news, significant developments have occurred across Mexico.
– In Veracruz, Rocío Nahle has assumed the governorship amidst controversy over the local judiciary’s refusal to issue a warrant for Miguel Ángel Yunes a day before a critical vote on judicial reform.
– Nationally, President Joe Biden made headlines by pardoning his son Hunter on charges of weapon possession, breaking with his previous stance on personal pardons.
– A tragic incident in Jiutepec, Morelos, left nine individuals dead in what is believed to be a drug-related massacre.
– Diplomatic ties saw a peculiar moment when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly clarified to former U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada’s policies and culture differ significantly from those of Mexico.
– Internationally, The New York Times exposed unsettling revelations about the Sinaloa Cartel recruiting chemistry university students for fentanyl production.
These events reflect ongoing challenges in governance and public safety, underscoring complex political dynamics in Mexico and beyond.