Towards a New Set of Democratic Institutions in Mexico

Abstract

This paper analyzes the dynamics underlying constitutional reform in Mexico, its implications on the country’s legal and institutional framework, on the organization of national elections and on the conditions of political competition during the past thirty-five years. After this historical overview, the article focuses on proposals which might be considered for a new electoral reform prior to the start of the 2014-2015 federal electoral process.

Keywords

• cambio constitucional
• institucionalidad democrática
• transición a la democracia y reforma electoral