Debate and Surveys on succession
Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero
The campaign for the government of Mexico City is underway and the first debate between the candidates has taken place. Despite the unfortunate format in which the Chilango Dialogue took place, it has had the effect of showing the high competitiveness between the contenders. That is to say, despite the diffuse extension of the discursive protocol, there are precise moments where the exchange and controversy of the candidates draws the attention of citizens. Above all, because this stage of convergence of federal and local elections allows us to observe that competitiveness in CDMX is a profound criticism of Claudia Sheinbaum's government style.
Although the campaign period has not reached the halfway point, it is important to note that the inhabitants of the country's capital have a divided opinion about Sheinbaum's management. The competitiveness shown by opinion polls belies the positive management in the government, and this is surely seen by the majority of Mexicans.
The possibility that Santiago Taboada wins the governorship of CDMX leaves the presidential candidate of the Fourth Transformation in a bad position, and that may condition his victory for two reasons. One, because Mexico City is a direct reference for Claudia Sheinbaum's government; The other has to do with the size of its electoral roll, of approximately 7.6 million voters, capable of influencing the federal election.
Claudia Sheinbaum's management in Mexico City should be the reference for Mexicans to make decisions regarding their electoral exercise to define the presidency of the republic. In the immediate past, one of the worst governors in the country – Enrique Peña Nieto – was elevated to the First Judiciary of the Federal Administration and that is how it went for us. Sheinbaum occupies one of the best places in terms of its democratic quality management, public works and security; However, something happens that the gubernatorial elections in the country's capital are more competitive than those of the country and other states. What should be observed in depth in CDMX? Is the good parameters of democratic governance in Chilangolandia due to Sheinbaum or the opposition? Will have to see.