Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, highlighted her commitment to electoral reform during a rally in Comondú, Baja California Sur. She emphasized that the upcoming proposal to be presented to the Congress will eliminate the lists that allow political party elites to appoint 'plurinominal' legislators. She argued that this change would enhance democratic participation by enabling voters to have a direct say in who represents them, rather than leaving the decision solely in the hands of party leaders.

In her address, Sheinbaum clarified the current structure of the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico, consisting of 500 representatives, where 300 are elected from districts, and 200 are designated based on party votes. The proposed reform seeks to maintain the proportional representation aspect while giving power back to the electorate by suggesting that the 200 representatives should be chosen directly by the voters of the respective parties. This, according to Sheinbaum, is to align with the promise made to the public to increase accessibility and accountability in political representation.

Sheinbaum's announcement comes amid criticism from political opponents who suggest that this reform could disrupt traditional party structures, leading to unrest among party elites. Nevertheless, she affirmed her belief that true representation should align with the will of the people, and by removing the plurinominal lists, the reform is a significant step towards fulfilling that promise. The implications of this electoral reform could reshape the political landscape in Mexico, encouraging greater voter engagement and trust in the democratic process.