MXThe governor of Chiapas, Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar, proposed a reform initiative to the state's election law aimed at ensuring gender parity by guaranteeing women's participation in municipal governments. In a video message, he criticized political parties for sending women only to positions where they have little chance of winning, merely fulfilling gender quotas. The proposed reform would incorporate principles of horizontal, vertical, and transversal politics, along with quantitative and qualitative aspects, to ensure both the number and quality of women in leadership roles. He noted that Chiapas currently ranks second nationally in having the fewest women in municipal governments and believes this reform could position the state among those with the highest female representation. The governor emphasized that the initiative was developed after legal consultations and political input, and expressed hope that it will become law, marking a significant change for Chiapas.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the proposal as a progressive and necessary step toward gender equality, emphasizing the systemic underrepresentation of women in local governance. It highlights the governor’s criticism of political parties for tokenism and portrays the reform as innovative and forward-thinking.措
