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Mexican citizens in Texas prepare to vote in landmark presidential election

People living in Texas who have registered to vote in the Mexican elections could elect the country’s first female president next month.

Selene Dominguez, of Coalición de Apoyo al Migrante en su Nuevo Avance (Camina), aids Esther Aguirre set up an appointment with the Consulate General of Mexico, at the Austin Public Library’s Southeast Branch on May 9, 2024. Dominguez aids Mexican citizens living in central Texas get informed of the services the consulate is able to provide such as applying for passports and registering to vote.

Selene Dominguez, of Coalición de Apoyo al Migrante en su Nuevo Avance (Camina), sets up in meeting room at Austin Public Library’s Southeast Branch on May 9, 2024. Dominguez aids Mexican citizens living in central Texas get informed of the services the consulate is able to provide such as applying for passports and registering to vote.

Navigating a complicated voting system

Selene Dominguez, of Coalición de Apoyo al Migrante en su Nuevo Avance (Camina), speaks with Esther Aguirre who is seeking help to set up an appointment with the Consulate General of Mexico, at the Austin Public Library’s Southeast Branch on May 9, 2024. Dominguez aids Mexican citizens living in central Texas get informed of the services the consulate is able to provide such as applying for passports and registering to vote.

Voting in both countries 

Eva Noyola, a member of Todos Votamos, at the Texas Capitol Complex in Austin on May 10, 2024. Noyola is a Mexican and American citizen and is adamant about voting on elections, even small ones, from both countries.

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