Mexico TEPJF overturns INE, invalidates unfolded ballots in election dispute

Mexico's electoral tribunal (TEPJF) ruled against the INE, invalidating votes cast on ballots that lacked the standard fold, a procedural deviation affecting the integrity of the count. The decision reverses an INE stance and could alter results in contested races, though the full electoral impact remains unclear. This marks a significant judicial intervention in the electoral process, raising questions about vote validity and institutional friction.