International voter turnout sharply increased in Mexico's election, but many reported challenges

Almost 200,000 Mexicans in foreign countries cast their ballots in this year's race, but in-person voters across the U.S. reported obstacles at the booths. (Credit: AFP)

Voter turnout by Mexicans in other countries saw a drastic 76% increase on last Sunday's elections compared to 2018's race, according to data from Mexico's National Electoral Institute.

While it remains unclear the share each party gathered, more than 197,000 people out of the more than 258,000 international registered voters made their way to the polls.