Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, has formally submitted her electoral reform proposal to the Chamber of Deputies after several weeks of negotiations. The proposal involves significant changes, targeting 11 articles of the Mexican Constitution, while maintaining her 'decálogo por la democracia' which has been rejected by her political allies, the PVEM and the PT. One of the core aims of the reform is to ensure that plurinominal legislators are elected directly by the voters rather than decided by party leaders, directly addressing concerns about political elites' control over elections.

One of the key features of the proposed reform is a 25% reduction in public funding allocated to political parties, reflecting a growing sentiment for more accountability and transparency in political financing. The proposed amendments specifically tackle articles relating to the electoral process, such as Article 52, which maintains the Chamber of Deputies at 500 members but suggests that out of 200 plurinominal deputies, 100 should be elected based on their proportional representation rather than being automatically allocated through party lists.

This electoral reform comes against the backdrop of ongoing debates in Mexico regarding the integrity and transparency of electoral processes. The objections from the PVEM and PT, as well as support or dissent from other political forces, will play a critical role as the proposal moves through Congress. If enacted, these reforms could represent a significant shift in the electoral landscape, potentially enhancing democratic engagement and citizen influence in legislative elections.