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Investigation into 8.87 billion peso Electoral contracts
The ASF is investigating contracts worth 8.87 billion pesos linked to electoral bodies, raising concerns over procurement practices.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 31 October 2026.
The story so far as of 31 October 2026
On 30 October, the Auditoría Superior de la Federación (ASF) disclosed that two companies, 'GC' and 'GHC', had contracts totaling 8,870 million pesos with the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) and other electoral bodies. This raised questions about procurement practices. On 31 October, the ASF announced an investigation into a network of operations worth 8,870.3 million pesos involving these companies and various public institutions, with 3,790.3 million pesos linked to Local Public Electoral Organizations (Oples). The investigation covers the period from 2014 to 2026.
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Coverage, day by day
- Regulation
ASF Investigates 8.87 Billion Peso Contract Network
Impact Public institutions and companies involved in these contracts face scrutiny and potential legal consequences.
Sources: Vanguardia ↗
- Companies
ASF reveals major contracts with electoral bodies
Impact Companies involved with INE contracts face scrutiny over procurement practices.
Sources: Vanguardia ↗
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