The ruling party says ‘yes’ to the proposal
The National Regeneration Movement (Morena) came out quickly to support the Electoral Reform proposal that President Claudia Sheinbaum presented this Wednesday. He did so through an official statement from his National Executive Committee (CEN).
The central idea, according to the party, is that “democracy can no longer serve elites or privileges.” A speech that we already know, but that now comes wrapped in a specific list of changes.
What does it promise to change?
Sheinbaum raises ten points. The most striking are budget cuts to the National Electoral Institute (INE), political parties, Electoral Courts and local organizations. He also proposes reducing the number of senators.
Morena’s CEN assures that this will lead to a system “more austere, transparent and truly representative”. Sounds good on paper, right? Reducing the cost of elections and stricter control of money are their banners.
“Electoral Reform Goes!”, proclaims the party’s statement, describing it as an essential part of a “new historical stage.”
Furthermore, they insist that they seek to “close spaces for corruption and consolidate a true democracy”. A noble goal, without a doubt. The declared commitment is to legality and deepening democratic life.
The play now is political. The proposal will be formally sent to the Chamber of Deputies next Monday, March 2. There the real debate will begin, outside the controlled scenario of the morning conferences.
Morena, from its majority position, has already lined up its guns. The message is clear: this is a key piece for what they call the “democratic transformation of the country.” We will see if the promises of austerity and transparency survive the legislative process.
