INE Appoints Claudia Arlett Espino as Executive Secretary for 2025 Elections

Nov 28, 2024, 07:48 PM

The General Council of Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) has approved the appointment of Claudia Arlett Espino as the new Executive Secretary, effective from December 1, 2024. Espino, who previously served as the head of the Chihuahua State Electoral Institute (Ople), was proposed by INE President Guadalupe Taddei. The decision was made during an extraordinary session, where Espino's professional and academic background was reviewed. Despite some reservations, the majority of the council members supported her appointment, recognizing her capability and professionalism to lead the operational aspects of the electoral system. This role is pivotal for the coordination of the 2025 Mexican elections in states like Durango and Veracruz, as well as handling extraordinary local electoral processes.