### Reform Essential to Prevent Overrepresentation in Coalitions: Carlos Barboza
Currently, the Morena Party and its allies, who form the “Fourth Transformation” movement, hold 70% representation in the legislative power. Carlos Barboza Castillo, an electoral specialist, explained that while legislative overrepresentation is not permitted among political parties, it does occur within electoral coalitions. This issue arose as early as 2006 when Felipe Calderón Hinojosa became president and has continued through the tenures of Enrique Peña Nieto in 2012 and Andrés Manuel López Obrador in 2018.
Barboza Castillo highlighted that the lack of reform is due to it not being in the interests of ruling parties. Opposition leaders have raised concerns, stating that while minor overrepresentation was previously tolerated, the significant majority held by Morena and their allies—Partido Verde Ecologista de México (PVEM) and Partido del Trabajo (PT)—in the current legislature is problematic.
Opposition parties have filed legal challenges against this overrepresentation, and electoral courts are expected to adjudicate these issues based on constitutional guidelines. Barboza Castillo emphasized the necessity of legislative reform to prevent political parties from exploiting coalitions to secure majorities, which contradicts the “democratic spirit” of laws designed to prevent overrepresentation.
The expert underscored that any reform should ensure a balanced decision-making process reflecting Mexico’s ideological and cultural plurality. This balance, according to Barboza Castillo, should be manifest in parliamentary decisions, fostering agreement among diverse political forces.
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### Secondary Article: Electoral Overrepresentation Issues Persist in Mexico
Additional research into the topic shows that overrepresentation in Mexican legislatures has been a concern for many years. Critics argue that coalitions, often formed for strategic electoral advantages, can undermine democracy by consolidating too much power within a single political bloc. This issue is particularly pressing as Mexico approaches its next major election cycle, with calls growing louder for legislative overhaul.
Analysts have pointed out that the current configuration of the Mexican Congress does not accurately reflect the electorate’s will, given the heavy influence of large coalition parties. This has spurred discussions around possible constitutional amendments to address these disparities. Proposals range from setting stricter limits on coalition formations to redefining the formula used to allocate seats in the legislature.
Voters and political activists alike are keeping a close eye on these developments, hopeful that forthcoming reforms will lead to a more representative and balanced political landscape in Mexico.
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