### INE Formalizes PRD’s Dissolution Process; Party Has 72 Hours to Present Arguments
On September 2, 2024, the Executive Board of the National Electoral Institute (INE) unanimously voted to proceed with the dissolution of the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). The decision followed the party’s failure to achieve the minimum required 3% of national votes during the federal elections on June 2, 2024.
The INE stated, “The national political party named Party of the Democratic Revolution falls under the provisions established in Article 94, Section 1, items b) and c) of the General Law on Political Parties, for not obtaining at least 3% of the valid vote in any of the federal elections for Deputies, Senators, or President of the United Mexican States, held on June 2, 2024.”
The PRD now has 72 hours to submit their counterarguments to the INE’s Executive Secretariat. After this period, the INE will draft a new proposal for consideration.
The INE’s Technical Unit for Auditing (UTF) had already informed the PRD of its registration loss on June 10, 2024. According to the INE, this step was per Article 385, Section 1 of the INE Auditing Regulations, which stipulates that parties failing to secure the minimal vote percentage would enter a preventive phase immediately after district computations confirmed the shortfall.
On June 9, 2024, the INE validated the election outcomes, placing the PRD into the preventive phase. The Superior Chamber of the Federal Electoral Tribunal (TEPJF) will have until August to confirm or reverse the decision after reviewing any potential disputes.
Despite these developments, the PRD will continue to receive public funding amounting to 39,377,785 pesos monthly for the next six months. However, they can only spend these funds on essential expenses such as payroll and taxes, and any expenditures must be approved by the INE’s UTF.
The party is also restricted from signing contracts, commitments, or making any payments to suppliers or service providers. They must refrain from transferring resources to any individuals, including party workers, leaders, members, sympathizers, or third parties.
The UTF has mandated the PRD to provide a detailed report on its assets and liabilities and to suspend all non-essential activities.
In the 2024 elections, the PRD secured 1,121,020 votes (1.86%) in the presidential election, 1,449,660 votes (2.43%) in the election for the House of Representatives, and 1,363,012 votes (2.27%) in the election for the Senate.
The PRD was founded on May 5, 1989, with a social-democratic ideology. Over the years, they’ve nominated various presidential candidates, including Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas and Andrés Manuel López Obrador. As of now, Jesús Zambrano Grijalva is serving as the party’s national leader.
### Secondary Article: Implications of PRD’s Dissolution for Mexican Politics
The dissolution of the PRD marks a significant shift in Mexico’s political landscape. The party has been a central player since its inception in 1989, advocating for social democracy and participating in various electoral alliances.
The immediate impact will be seen in the reallocation of votes and political funding. Other political parties might benefit from the redistribution of the PRD’s voter base. Additionally, the PRD’s absence could create space for new parties to emerge or for existing ones to strengthen their positions.
Political analysts suggest that the left-wing Morena party, which shares some ideological similarities with the PRD, may absorb many former PRD supporters. This shift could further consolidate Morena’s influence, especially in regional politics.
The ongoing financial and administrative restrictions placed on the PRD will also serve as a cautionary tale for other political parties on the importance of maintaining voter support and financial compliance.
As Mexico approaches its next electoral cycle, the absence of the PRD will undoubtedly reshape electoral strategies and alliances, making the political environment even more dynamic.
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