### Many Protest Against Legislative Overrepresentation
**By Ángeles García and Giovanny Urenda**
On Sunday morning, around 50 people gathered in front of the National Electoral Institute (INE) in Tijuana to protest against legislative overrepresentation in the Congress of the Union. The demonstration began at 10:00 AM at the INE offices located on Río Balsas street, coinciding with similar events in 50 cities across the country, including Mexico City.
“The idea is to demand that Article 54 of our Constitution be respected to avoid overrepresentation in Congress. There is a limit that must be observed,” stated Joel Villavicencio, who delivered a message during the protest.
The message emphasized that the overrepresentation of a political force in the Chamber of Deputies distorts the will of the citizens. Despite the official party obtaining 54% of the votes, it aims to be assigned 74% of the seats.
“Our Constitution sets two clear limits in translating votes into seats: first, that the difference between vote percentages and seat percentages should not exceed 8%; second, that no political force can obtain more than 300 deputies,” Villavicencio explained.
Protesters came equipped with noise-makers, flags, and signs labeling Taddei Zavala, president councilor of the INE, as a traitor, and demanded her resignation. After the national message was read, chants of “Out with Taddei!” and “Freedom!” echoed through the crowd.
Villavicencio further noted, “The message is about supporting our institutions, respecting the constitutional limits to prevent overrepresentation. The Electoral Tribunal must follow Article 54. This is also an invitation for other citizens to join in, participate, and defend democracy.”
Despite the significant issue at hand, Villavicencio expressed disappointment about the low turnout, attributing it to widespread apathy similar to that observed in elections.
**Secondary Article: Business Concerns Over Legislative Overrepresentation**
In addition to the public protests, business leaders in Tijuana have voiced concerns regarding the lack of checks and balances in the Legislative Power. They argue that overrepresentation destabilizes fair economic policies and undermines democratic governance.
“The lack of a balanced legislative body can lead to decisions that disproportionately benefit one segment of the economy over others,” stated a local business leader. “This kind of imbalance is detrimental not just to our businesses, but to the overall economic health of the region.”
This sentiment echoes with the broader concerns being raised by numerous civil organizations and political analysts throughout Mexico. Many argue that an overrepresented legislature can lead to a concentration of power, which, in turn, could threaten the democratic processes and governance structures the constitution seeks to protect.
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