List of political parties in Mexico

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This article lists political parties in Mexico.

Mexico has a multi-party system, which means that there are more than three dominant political parties.

Nationally, there are three large political parties that dominate: the PRI, the PAN, and the PRD. Other smaller political parties survive in isolation or by forming local coalitions with any of the big three.

National parties

As of 2011, Mexico has seven nationally recognized political parties by the Federal Electoral Institute. National recognition was given to those parties that secured representation in Congress (effectively, a share of the popular vote greater than 2%). Under Mexican law, parties are listed in the order in which they were first registered, thus:

In terms of their congressional representation and share of the national vote, only PRI, PAN and the PRD can be considered major parties.

Other political parties

Local parties

Local parties are registered with the Electoral Institute of each Mexican state according to their own criteria and regulations, which may differ from those of IFE. This list is complete as of 2006.

Former parties

During the 19th century the two most important parties were the Liberals (Liberales) and the Conservatives (Conservadores).

See also

References

  1. ↑ Weissenstien, Michael (31 August 2012). "Mexico Election: Authority Declares Official Winner". HuffPost World. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  2. ↑ http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/participaranenelecciones2011nuevospartidosdecoahuila-586165.html
  3. ↑ http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/participaranenelecciones2011nuevospartidosdecoahuila-586165.html

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