I just watched the interview with Sarmiento about electoral reform, and the truth is that he touches on points that many people don't want to discuss. Mexico faces a serious dilemma: while the debate is about how to change the rules of the game, no one talks about the obvious — the quality of our electoral democracy has been declining for years.

What’s interesting is that the debate goes beyond numbers and formulas. The fundamental question is what kind of regime we truly have. Sarmiento states it well: is it a functional democracy or are we in the territory of a hybrid regime? Because that changes everything.

What caught my attention is the issue of proportional representation seats. Many criticize them, but what would happen without them? The opposition would lose significant representation, and the balance of power would tilt even more. It’s one of those mechanisms that people don’t understand but that sustains the little balance we have left.

Looking ahead to 2026, this is no small detail. An electoral reform without consensus could be the final blow to real representation. If pushed forward without broad agreements, the country’s democratic future is at risk. It’s not dramatic to say this: electoral democracy needs legitimacy, and legitimacy requires dialogue, not imposition.

The interview makes it clear that the debate should be about how to strengthen democracy, not just about changing structures. That’s what’s missing in official discussions.