Key facts
- Blanca Cruz named interim chief of Mexico's INE.
- Guadalupe Taddei resigned amid corruption allegations.
- Cruz's main challenge is to ensure continuity and meet deadlines for the 2026-2027 electoral process.
Blanca Cruz was appointed interim chief of Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) on Tuesday, according to local media reports. Her predecessor, Guadalupe Taddei, resigned on Monday amid corruption allegations, a decision supported by President Claudia Sheinbaum. Cruz, who has a background in electoral organization and previously served as president of the State Electoral Institute of Puebla, will oversee the INE's operations and ensure the timely execution of the 2026-2027 federal electoral process. The Chamber of Deputies will initiate a process to select a permanent replacement for Taddei.