Municipal Reelection and Political Segregation: An X-ray of Mexico

Abstract: this paper aims to examine the consecutive re-election in Mexico, since 2014 this figure is a reality in almost all municipalities that are governed under the party system except in two states, Veracruz and Hidalgo. The elections of 2018 and 2021, in which 1380 municipal Town Halls were renewed under the modality of re-election, made visible a differentiated treatment, there are first (Mexican people) and second (Veracruz citizens) citizenship, this violates political-electoral rights, the principle of political equality between states, prevents the professionalization of the municipal public service and does not respect human rights.

Results: empirical evidence indicates that municipal re-election should be allowed throughout the country, so Veracruz and Hidalgo have to reform their law so that people can vote for their municipal governments again, receive the same treatment, there are career personnel and Mexico moves towards a general evaluation of this figure.

Key words: legislative configuration, political equality, municipality and re-election.

JEL codes: K, K16