President of Mexico

The President of United Mexican States is the head of state of Mexico. Under the Constitution, the president is also the head of government and the commander-in-chief of the Mexican army, navy, and air force.

Requirements to hold office

Chapter III of the Constitution deals with the executive branch of government and establishes the following:

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• Supreme Executive Power of the Union is vested in one individual, styled the President of the United Mexican States.
• The election for president will be direct and according to the current Electoral Law.

To be eligible to run for president, the following requirements must be met:

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• A Mexican citizen by birth, son of either a Mexican father or mother, and having resided in the country for at least 20 years.
• 35 years old at the time of the election
• Resident in the country for the entire year prior to the election
• Not an official of any church or religious denomination
• Not in active military service during the six months prior to the election.
• Not a secretary or under-secretary of state, attorney general, or governor of a state at least six months prior to the election
• Not having been president already (by election, or other causes).

The President of Mexico serves one six-year term, called a sexenio, and is not eligible for re-election.

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