Earlier this week the Mexican government passed legislation that would allow citizens “living abroad” to vote in national elections—possibly next year.

The estimated 11% increase in voter turnout would arrive via mail from the 4+ million eligible Mexican voters living in the U.S. More than half are illegal aliens.

[The estimate was provided by the Los Angeles Times so the illegal alien portion is probably closer to 75%.]

Mexican Voting May Extend Into U.S. by Chris Kraul and Sam Quinones 6/29/05 LA Times

The bill requires the signature of Vicente Fox so basically, this is a done deal.

Side note: I don’t know if this actually shocks anyone…they’ve been voting illegally in U.S. elections for years.

The Mexican lobby is thrilled, of course.

According to the Times, Salvador Garcia, President of the Council of Mexican Federations (what is that exactly?) said the vote would make immigrants “feel more a part of Mexico.”

Yeah…you know what else would make them feel more part of Mexico?

If they moved back to Mexico.