Public Hearings for Electoral Reform Led by Delfina Gómez
Delfina Gómez Álvarez, the Governor of the State of Mexico, has taken the lead in organizing public hearings for electoral reform. These hearings involve institutions from all three branches of government and the citizenry, with the aim of creating a more equitable, transparent, and reliable electoral system.
Recognizing Claudia Sheinbaum’s Efforts
Governor Delfina Gómez acknowledged President Claudia Sheinbaum for her initiative in driving electoral reforms that emerge from listening to all voices across the nation.
- State of Mexico has valuable experience to propose foundational bases and guidelines for a new electoral model.
- Citizens are at the heart of decision-making and policies driving the country, especially with State of Mexico being the entity with the largest number of electors.
- Governor Delfina Gómez emphasized that democracy is an ongoing process requiring constant updates to address new social, technological, and economic challenges.
Key Participants in the Electoral Reform Hearings
The public hearings gathered various stakeholders, including social organizations, citizens, political parties, academia, and representatives from all three branches of government. Their participation aims to strengthen the nation’s electoral system by contributing their proposals.
Government Officials’ Statements
Arturo Zaldívar Lelo de Larrea, Coordinator General of Policy and Government at the Presidency of the Republic, mentioned that the electoral reform proposal will be based on analyzing what has worked and incorporating ideas from these public hearings held across all federal entities.
Héctor Macedo García, President of the State of Mexico’s Superior Tribunal of Justice, highlighted that participating in these public hearings reaffirms the institution’s commitment to being open for dialogue and collaboration among powers for the benefit of citizens.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is leading the public hearings for electoral reform? Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez of the State of Mexico.
- Why is the State of Mexico significant in this process? It has the largest number of electors, making its input crucial for a more representative electoral system.
- What is the basis for the proposed electoral reform? The proposal will be informed by analyzing successful aspects of existing systems and incorporating ideas from public hearings across all federal entities.
