This Insight Report provides an overview of the security implications of Mexico’s upcoming general election. On 2 June, voters are due to elect the President of the Republic for the 2024-2030 period. The ruling Morena party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum is widely expected to win. The opposition is likely to call for peaceful demonstrations in the election’s aftermath. Ballots will also be cast for over 19,000 positions at the federal, state and local levels of government. The electoral cycle has been marred by political violence targeting candidates, government officials and their associates. Regions of the country prone to frequent protests may also experience instances of election-related unrest. Although localised disruption is possible, election day should transpire peacefully in most polling stations. Mexico’s security environment is expected to remain broadly stable ahead of and following the election.

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