Key Players and Their Roles in the Electoral Reform Process
Members of the Presidential Commission for Electoral Reform have clarified that the federal government does not aim to control elections or their organization. The commission, led by Pablo Gómez, aims to review political participation structures and party systems to prepare a proposal that is currently unwritten.
President Gómez emphasized that the President’s intention is not to replace any natural function of Congress but rather respond to political modifications made in 2024 that require changes for everyone. He explained that the President established this commission to analyze, study, and gather opinions to draft an anteproject of initiative.
Ernestina Godoy Ramos, the legal advisor to the Presidency, added that the commission is still in the consultation phase nationwide to listen to citizens through public hearings organized by the Presidential Commission.
Collaborative Effort and Timeline for Reform
Víctor Hugo Lobo Román, the president of the Morena party in the Chamber of Deputies and head of the Reform Political-Electoral Commission, highlighted that his commission serves as a dialogue space, deliberation platform, and collective construction integrated by all political forces represented in the San Lázaro Legislative Palace.
Ricardo Monreal, president of the Coordination Political Junta (Morena), anticipated that this significant reform initiative is expected to reach Congress by December, allowing legislators ample time for analysis. He further mentioned that formal deliberation and potential approval could occur in January and February, followed by a decision in March within the Chamber of Deputies.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the Presidential Commission for Electoral Reform? The commission aims to review political participation structures and party systems, preparing a proposal for electoral reform.
- Who are the key figures involved in this process? Pablo Gómez leads the Presidential Commission for Electoral Reform, while Ernestina Godoy Ramos serves as the legal advisor to the Presidency. Víctor Hugo Lobo Román heads the Reform Political-Electoral Commission in the Chamber of Deputies, and Ricardo Monreal is the president of the Coordination Political Junta.
- When can we expect the reform proposal to be presented to Congress? The commission aims to present the reform proposal to Congress by December, with potential deliberation and approval occurring in January, February, and March.
