Ricardo Monreal, Morena's coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, announced that the electoral reform pushed by President Claudia Sheinbaum will reach Congress before the end of February, without eliminating proportional representation deputies. Instead, the current scheme of 300 deputies by relative majority and 200 by proportional representation will be maintained, with changes in their selection to link them more closely to society. Luisa María Alcalde, Morena's national leader, emphasized that there will be no more meritless proportional legislators and new democratic mechanisms will be designed.
The electoral reform proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum aims to strengthen democracy without eliminating proportional representation seats, according to Morena leaders on February 5. Ricardo Monreal, the party's coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, confirmed the initiative is under drafting and will arrive at San Lázaro between the second and third week of February, before the month's end to avoid approval complications.
Monreal clarified that the model of 300 deputies by relative majority and 200 by proportional representation will remain, though with adjustments in the selection of proportional deputies for greater societal linkage. 'I think that issue is settled and it will stay as it is currently: 300-200, with the proportional representation formula as the Constitution states,' he said to the press.
Meanwhile, Luisa María Alcalde, Morena's national leader, previewed that there will be no more 'meritless' proportional legislators and mechanisms for proportional representation will be rethought to bolster popular participation. 'New mechanisms for proportional representation will be rethought, as well as for strengthening popular participation,' she stated on social media. Alcalde criticized opponents labeling the reform 'Maduro's law,' insisting Sheinbaum is a 'proven democrat' and there will be no electoral setbacks.
Both leaders mentioned agreements with PVEM and PT to open discussions, and Monreal reported talks with PRI, PAN, and MC, though they await the 'raw material' to proceed. Once presented, forums with experts, opposition, and INE will begin to debate the proposal, which includes eliminating privileges and linking proportional deputy elections to more democratic processes, such as mandate revocation or popular consultations.
