Summary of ¿Qué es un DIPUTADO PLURINOMINAL?

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The video discusses the idea of eliminating 200 Mexican legislators, known as "diputados plurinominales." Many experts believe this is necessary in order to save money and to create a true democracy. Emilio Pineda, a journalist and long-time political analyst, discusses some of the reasons for their elimination, and also discusses the role of diputados plurinominales.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the idea of eliminating 200 Mexican legislators, known as "diputados plurinominales." Many experts believe this is necessary in order to save money and to create a true democracy. Emilio Pineda, a journalist and long-time political analyst, discusses some of the reasons for their elimination, and also discusses the role of diputados plurinominales.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the origin of Mexico's plurinominal system of representation, which was introduced in 1977 in an attempt to allow for more political expression from different groups in Mexico. Candidates for plurinominal positions do not campaign or appear on the ballot, and are instead appointed by the political parties according to their proportional representation. There are currently 300 plurinominal representatives in the Mexican congress, with a total of 500 representatives in the senate.
• 00:10:00 In Mexico, the list of candidates for a plurinominal congressional seat is decided by the leadership of each political party, and their criteria are somewhat mysterious to the public. They will say that the list includes the best people from their party, based on their professional experience, ethical standards, and other virtues. Party leaders will include people who can help them fulfill certain political objectives, and will sometimes put people who are willing to do favors in return into the list of candidates. They will also include people who are unconditionally loyal to the party and will be able to vote on important decisions or anything based on what the party leadership tells them. Some people who are considered leaders in certain industries, such as business, labor, or the civil rights movement, are often put on the list of candidates for plurinominal congressional seats, simply because they are popular with their colleagues in that particular field. This practice of selling candidacies has been controversial for a long time, and it is often said that it threatens the balance of power in Mexico and weakens the country's communication pluralism. Citizens who are critical and active are good for Mexico, and they should not be scared by criticism or debate. I am Emilio Pineda, and I hope you will join me