Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced a proposed electoral reform aiming to reduce Senate seats, eliminate the preliminary election results program, and cut election costs, which she will present to Congress next week.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the President of Mexico City, revealed a bold electoral reform proposal with ten key points intended to reshape the electoral landscape in the country. This reform includes significant changes such as decreasing the number of Senate seats from 128 to 96, abolishing the Preliminary Electoral Results Program (PREP), and implementing a 25% reduction in election costs. Additionally, she proposed that all 500 federal deputies be voted on directly, eliminating the proportional representation system that has long been a feature of Mexican elections.
In her morning press conference, Sheinbaum emphasized that if the initiative fails to garner support, it should not be viewed as a defeat but rather a victory for standing firm against pressure to negotiate compromises that may dilute the essence of the proposal. She firmly stated her commitment to send the proposal to Congress as part of her promise to the Mexican public, urging political parties to either support the reform or face voter backlash for preserving privileges in the electoral system.
This reform is positioned within a broader context of calls for greater electoral transparency and accountability in Mexico. Sheinbaum's initiative appears to resonate with public sentiments against political elitism and inefficiency, especially as elections continue to draw scrutiny regarding fairness and representation. The outcome of this reform proposal will carry significant implications not only for the governance structure in Mexico but also for the future political landscape as it challenges existing power dynamics among political parties.
