Mexico’s New Electoral Reform Commission: A Red Flag for American Interests

In a recent announcement from Mexico City, the government under Claudia Sheinbaum has launched a Presidential Commission tasked with diagnosing and reforming the country’s electoral system. Headed by Pablo Gómez Álvarez, former leader of Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit, this commission promises a "deep" evaluation of the current political model and plans to propose sweeping legislative reforms.Is Mexico’s Electoral Reform a Step Toward Stability or Political Overreach?On the surface, reforming an electoral system to enhance democracy sounds positive. Yet, history warns us that such commissions often mask agendas that consolidate power under the guise of progress. The appointment of Gómez Álvarez—known...