Mexicans can now vote using presidential candidates' nicknames

Electoral body changes rules ahead of 1 July election, saying nicknames, initials or campaign slogans will count as valid

When Mexican voters go to the polls on 1 July to pick a new president, they will able to choose between candidates including Richie Rich, Alligatorfish, and the Untamed One thanks to a ruling by the country’s electoral institute.

Voters will now be allowed to scribble a candidate’s nickname, initials or campaign slogan anywhere on the ballot – rather than mark an X over their names – and have it count as valid.

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