### Bishops Call to Prevent “Unjust” Legislative Overrepresentation of Morena
The Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM), on August 14, 2024, expressed its confidence that the National Electoral Institute (INE) and the Federal Electoral Tribunal (TEPJF) would act responsibly and consistently in designating the proportional or plurinominal federal deputies. These designations are based on the results of the election held on June 2, 2024, and should aim to “avoid unjust overrepresentation.”
In a statement, the Catholic institution, comprised of a council of Mexican bishops, respectfully requested that the Federal Government refrain from any intervention or pressure on electoral authorities. In a message titled ‘A Congress for All,’ the Mexican bishops urged all political parties to act consistently, respecting both the “letter” and the “spirit” of the law.
“This consistency is fundamental to ensuring a healthy democratic coexistence among the diverse voices of the nation: those represented by minorities through proportional representation, and those expressed by majorities through direct representation,” stated the CEM.
“Only in this way can we strengthen a real and functional democracy, where every citizen feels represented in our Congress,” the Mexican bishops expressed. They also called on Mexicans to join forces and will around democracy, the governmental system chosen collectively to promote the common good of the nation.
“It is vital that we remain alert to the composition of a Congress that faithfully reflects the plurality of our society. We trust that the electoral authorities, in exercising their powers, will ensure balanced representation that respects both ‘the majorities’ and ‘the minorities,’ thereby avoiding any distortion that could affect the integrity of our democracy,” the bishops pointed out.
Finally, the Mexican Episcopal Conference reiterated its trust in the laws and institutions of the Mexican State and expressed hope that common sense, correct reason, and sensibility would prevail in applying legal criteria in the electoral controversy.
“We urgently need to protect and strengthen our democracy. As a Church, we are committed to continuing to pray and work for a more just and fraternal Mexico, where the dignity of each person is respected, and where the common good guides our political and social decisions,” concluded the bishops.
### COPARMEX Urges Electoral Authorities to Prevent Overrepresentation
On August 6, 2024, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (COPARMEX) issued an “urgent” call to the INE and the TEPJF to halt a qualified majority in the Chamber of Deputies by Morena and its allied parties, the Green Ecologist Party (PVEM) and the Labor Party (PT).
Hence, the employers’ union asked the INE councilors not to make a restrictive interpretation of Article 54 of the Constitution and to ensure that the 8 percent overrepresentation is applied by coalition, not by party.
In an open letter signed by COPARMEX nationally and its branches in all 32 states, as well as by the National Council of Strategic Litigation, Mexico Evaluate, and Mexicans for Mexico, these organizations warned of a setback in democracy. They insisted that the spirit of Article 54 of the Constitution was to maintain plurality in the San Lazaro and the rights of minorities in political representation.
“If a single party controls both the Presidency of the Republic and the Congress through excessive overrepresentation that harms minorities and devalues their votes, rights are compromised, and power concentration is encouraged, limiting the necessary balance and counterweight in a Rule of Law,” indicated the institutions mentioned.
“We recognize the victory of the virtual president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and are clear that the electoral processes of last June 2 reflect the will of the citizens,” emphasized COPARMEX and the other institutions, who, however, pointed out, in forming the Chamber of Deputies, did not agree on applying overrepresentation by party.
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### Mexican Society Calls for Preservation of Democratic Integrity Amid Political Tensions
In a related development, civil society organizations in Mexico have intensified their calls for the preservation of democratic processes amid heightened political tensions. The Mexican Alliance for Democracy (MAD) and the Center for Democratic Innovation (CDI) recently conducted a joint conference to emphasize the critical need to uphold democratic norms and principles.
Both organizations highlighted the importance of ensuring fair representation in legislative bodies and warned against attempts to manipulate electoral laws to favor certain political entities. “The integrity of our democracy is non-negotiable. We must ensure that no political force can dominate the legislative landscape at the expense of minority voices,” said MAD spokesperson Elena Rodriguez.
The conference also called for greater civic engagement and voter education to empower citizens to make informed decisions. “An informed electorate is the bedrock of democracy. We urge all Mexicans to stay informed and participate actively in the democratic process,” concluded CDI director Gabriel Martinez.
These efforts underscore the broader societal push to maintain democratic integrity in Mexico, reinforcing the messages conveyed by religious and corporate leaders.
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