HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Protests Against Electoral Overhaul in Mexico hide Protests Against Electoral Overhaul in Mexico Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson February 27, 2023 Healthy democracies benefit from strong institutions and a plurality of voices. The United States supports independent, well-resourced electoral institutions that strengthen democratic processes and the rule of law. Around the world, we have witnessed challenges to democracy that have tested and are testing the strength of independent electoral and judicial institutions. Today, in Mexico, we see a great debate on electoral reforms on the independence of electoral and judicial institutions that illustrates Mexico’s vibrant democracy. We respect Mexico’s sovereignty. We believe that a well-resourced, independent electoral system and respect for judicial independence support healthy democracy. Tags Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Elections Human Rights and Democracy Mexico Office of the Spokesperson Sovereignty