Chetumal, Mexico — Mexico’s new mandatory biometric CURP, which launched on February 1, 2026, has sparked concerns among residents in Quintana Roo about its impact on existing identification documents. Authorities from the National Electoral Institute (INE) have clarified that the measure aims to enhance identity security without affecting citizens’ rights.
The new CURP includes biometric data such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, and digital signatures to prevent fraud, duplicate registrations, and identity misuse. The government intends this tool to create a single, more reliable registry for each person, streamlining official procedures and reducing errors in government databases.
One major concern among citizens has been whether the voter ID card will lose its validity. The INE in Quintana Roo explicitly stated that the voter ID remains fully valid as official identification and will not replace the biometric CURP in the short term.
Officials explained that both documents will coexist and complement each other, with specific functions: the biometric CURP will strengthen identity control, while the INE card remains essential for exercising political rights. They urged the public to stay calm, seek information through official channels, and understand that this change aims to increase security, not complicate citizens’ lives.
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