The discussion to evaluate the electoral process and analyze different reform proposals through the Electoral Modernization and Updating Commission (CAME) is approaching. As established in article 256 Bis. of the Electoral and Political Parties Law (LEPP), this plural and participatory space will be an instrument for the Supreme Electoral Tribunal to prepare and present reforms to the LEPP.

On December 4, we held the event Let's Build Responsible Citizenship. We had the participation of various citizens whose experience and knowledge of electoral issues and the political system are valuable.

Here is a summary of the most important points of the event:

On the one hand, it was discussed that CAME and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal itself should take a look at the 2016 reforms. This is to know which issues can and should be corrected. On the other hand, citizens should also engage in critical reflection to bring about corrective and propositional reforms.

The importance of including issues of representativeness and citizen participation in the upcoming reforms was articulated. This through modifications to the LEPP that encourage parties to become institutionalized, functional, and not disposable. On the topic of candidate election methods, the importance of open lists and internal party democracy was emphasized.

Finally, the need to build a civic community to strengthen institutionality in the country under a common objective was discussed. Therefore, the upcoming reforms to the LEPP and other important laws in the country must be focused on a general principle that consolidates republican institutions so that there is true separation of powers, rule of law, independent justice, and a representative democracy.