Two Oppositions for 1988

An examination of the performance in the last six years of two political parties opposing Mexico's primary party, the Institutional Revolutionary Party: the conservative National Action Party & the left-wing Mexican Socialist Party. Focus is on the new electoral law (Codigo Federal Electora...

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Published inRevista mexicana de ciencias políticas y sociales Vol. 33; no. 129; pp. 55 - 89
Main Authors Leycegui, Yolanda Meyenberg, Gonzalez Ayerdi, Francisco
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published 01.07.1987
Subjects
Ideological Struggle
Left Wing Politics
Mexico
Political Parties
Political Power
Voting
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Summary:An examination of the performance in the last six years of two political parties opposing Mexico's primary party, the Institutional Revolutionary Party: the conservative National Action Party & the left-wing Mexican Socialist Party. Focus is on the new electoral law (Codigo Federal Electoral), the conservative Right electoral appeal, & changes in the Left. It is concluded that: (1) the Left must constitute a real electoral force if it means to compete for democratic pluralism; (2) the defense of democracy must be the main task of the opposition parties; & (3) in the transition to democracy, both the conservative & the left-wing parties must try to grow electorally so that they can present a challenge to the dominant party. 5 Tables. Modified AA
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ISSN:0185-1918