MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A controversial overhaul of the body overseeing Mexico's elections, backed by the country's president but seen by critics as an attempt to weaken the electoral referee in the run-up to key elections next year, went into affect on Thursday.
Tens of thousands took to the streets on Sunday to protest the changes, which reorganizes the National Electoral Institute (INE) by cutting its budget, culling its staff and closing offices.
