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Summary of Claudia Sheinbaum’s Statement on Overrepresentation
Context:
- Claudia Sheinbaum, the incoming president of Mexico, addressed concerns about the alleged overrepresentation of the Morena party and its allies in the upcoming Congress.
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Position:
- Sheinbaum acknowledged the right of opposition organizations to protest but denied that there is an overrepresentation of Morena in the Congress.
- She explained that the distribution of proportional representation legislators is based on established rules and has not changed.
- Sheinbaum refuted the accusations made by the opposition.
Marea Rosa‘s Action:
- The Movement for Social Responsibility (Marea Rosa) delivered a signed document to the National Electoral Institute (INE) expressing concerns about the alleged overrepresentation.
- The INE will review the document and consider its contents.
Public Reactions:
- Xóchitl Gálvez, a former presidential candidate and leader of the march, stated that the opposition will continue protesting until Morena does not achieve a qualified majority.
- The INE confirmed receiving the document and promised to analyze it.