U.S. says independent electoral system supports democracy after Mexico protests

The United States on Monday said an independent electoral system supports a healthy democracy following protests in Mexico condemning government moves there to shrink the electoral authority.

"We respect Mexico's sovereignty," State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.

"We believe that a well-resourced, independent electoral system and respect for judicial independence support healthy democracy."

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