This past weekend marked the second session of the national council of Somos México, an organization striving for recognition as a political party by the National Electoral Institute (INE) of Mexico. In their first session, Somos México successfully conducted 240 district assemblies, each with a minimum of 300 registered citizens, significantly exceeding the legal requirement of 200. This strong showing demonstrates their organizational capability and popular support as they prepare for the formal registration process.

However, the article raises concerns about unlawful practices aimed at decreasing the group's membership numbers. Mexican law permits individuals to affiliate with as many political parties as they wish, but only the most recent affiliation is recognized. This creates a challenge for Somos México as the ruling party, Morena, has been actively recruiting new members, often without their explicit consent, through a proprietary platform that bypasses the INE's electronic system. They can register individuals using only their voter ID data, leading to potential abuse of the registration process and diluting the support for newer political entities like Somos México.

The implications of these practices are significant, as they threaten the viability of new political parties in Mexico by undermining their ability to build a legitimate constituency. This situation reflects broader issues of electoral integrity and the competition between established political powers and emerging movements. As Somos México navigates these challenges, their future success may hinge on transparency and adherence to electoral regulations that protect the democratic process in the country.