PRI's Authoritarian Legacy Revisited in Mexico

The PRI's influence looms large over Mexican politics, with accusations of vote-buying and authoritarian practices mirrored in the current government. Observers highlight the need for transparency and recognition of past faults to restore faith in democracy.


PRI's Authoritarian Legacy Revisited in Mexico

The PRI has been identified for promoting rigged elections and manipulating democracy, simulating an independent Congress and judges not subordinate to the Executive. The government claims that Mexico has changed its political and economic model, although in reality it follows a strategy similar to that of the PRI. The ruling party depends on the public budget to win elections, raising the question of whether Morena is following the same steps that led to the decadence of the PRI.

Morena is criticized for winning elections through vote buying and for simulating that the country remains a true democracy. It is speculated that the PRI could rise from its ashes, as the ruling party maintains a high level of control but avoids openly showing its true intentions and beliefs. It is mentioned that the PRD has seen the emergence of two currents, one more aligned with the PRI and PAN, and another led by López Obrador that defends more populist and nationalist positions.

Corruption and fraud that characterize the PRI are highlighted and now seem to be reproduced in current politics. Emphasis is placed on the lack of transparency and the need for the ruling party to govern with honesty and without simulations. Through alliances and questionable methods, the legitimacy of some electoral victories is called into question, and it is suggested that the current administration bears similarities to past authoritarian regimes.

It is suggested that the current government seeks to maintain its power through strategies reminiscent of PRI practices, such as media manipulation and mixed economy. Despite presenting itself as an alternative, Morena is pointed out as an ideological heir of the PRI, reluctant to acknowledge its history and methods. Transparency and true democratic representation are urged, to avoid repeating past mistakes and to ensure a fairer and more equitable future for Mexico.