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IECM Launches Ruta Indi Microsite to Guide Independent Candidates

The tool gives step-by-step legal and administrative guidance so prospective candidates can complete tax and banking requirements before the formal Convocatoria is issued.

Overview

  • The Instituto Electoral de la Ciudad de México published the Ruta Indi microsite on Tuesday to centralize rules, documents and contact channels for people seeking independent candidacies in the 2026–2027 local elections.
  • The site lists which offices can be contested without a party, including the 16 alcaldías, concejalías, majority‑relative diputaciones to the Congreso de la Ciudad de México, and the Diputación Migrante.
  • Ruta Indi explains required administrative steps such as constituting an Asociación Civil with the model statutes provided, registering it with the SAT to obtain an RFC, and opening a bank account in the association’s name.
  • The IECM says the Consejo General will issue the formal Convocatoria próximamente and that the microsite is preparatory guidance rather than the official call to register.
  • By encouraging early completion of fiscal and banking procedures and offering institutional support, the microsite aims to reduce delays for aspirants and could widen access to independent bids while ensuring transparency and accountability.