Electoral Reform
Deputies' committees approve Sheinbaum's electoral reform, despite allies' rejection
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In a key step for President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform—initially unveiled February 25 and formally presented March 4 as the 'decálogo por la democracia' (see prior coverage)—the Chamber of Deputies' Constitutional Points and Political-Electoral Reform committees approved the proposal on March 10, 2026, by 45-39 votes. It heads to plenary discussion, likely March 11, amid PVEM and PT opposition despite their Morena alliance.
The Constitutional Points Commission approved an initiative adding foreign interference as grounds for annulling elections and postponing the judicial election until 2028.
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Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Tuesday that his government will send an electoral reform bill to Congress on Wednesday, eliminating PASO primaries, changing political financing, and introducing Ficha Limpia. “Se acabó la joda,” Milei posted on X. The project aims to redefine candidate selection and eligibility for national elections.
A loophole in South African municipal electoral law allows parties to field the same candidate in multiple wards, inflating their vote totals and misleading voters. This practice, exemplified by Al Jama-ah in Johannesburg, has led to fragmented coalitions and unstable governance. Experts call for reforms to prevent such distortions ahead of future elections.
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Two opinion pieces in Folha de S.Paulo debate whether Brazil should adopt mixed district voting for deputy and councilor elections from 2030. The proposal, reported by Deputy Domingos Neto (PSD-CE), aims to balance local and proportional representation. One side highlights benefits for local and national issues, while the other warns of complexities and risks.