Ernesto Villarreal, the electoral commissioner of the Labour Party (PT), reported that the discussions held with the Green Party and the Secretariat of the Interior (Segob) have yet to tackle fundamental issues concerning electoral reform, particularly the topic of proportional representation. He emphasized that the technical teams are currently focusing on identifying commonalities to progress on the project that President Claudia Sheinbaum aims to present by the end of the month. The negotiations, according to Villarreal, are being conducted in a stepwise manner, allowing for agreement on various points before delving into more contentious topics.

Villarreal was queried specifically whether proportional representation was the sticking point in these negotiations. He responded affirmatively that it is not the primary obstacle, noting that the teams are approaching the discussions incrementally. This method allows them to first agree on easier, less contentious aspects of the reform before addressing the more challenging issues. He mentioned that there is an ongoing effort to ensure that the electoral system is fair and that the responsibilities of the electoral institution are clearly defined, alongside the need for certainty in the operations of political parties.

The urgency of these negotiations is highlighted by the impending timeline for presenting proposals. With President Claudia Sheinbaum's project due by the end of the month, the pressure is on all parties involved to come to an agreement on the electoral reform. The discussions have the potential to impact the structure and functioning of Mexico's political landscape, particularly in relation to electoral representation and the roles of various political entities within the system.