The Legislature of Santa Cruz repealed this Thursday the Motto Law that had been used for more than 30 years for provincial elections, a system that generated controversy and debate. The Motto Law allowed political parties to present multiple candidates under the same motto, thus allowing candidates with fewer votes to win elections thanks to the sum of the sublemmas.
He Governor Claudio Vidal highlighted the repeal of the regulations and maintained: “I want to thank the deputies of the Electoral Front for Santa Cruz, the deputies who adhere, who accompany this project, understanding that it is the healthiest thing for society. I think that all of us present want a better society, a province that constantly improves the present and that is directed towards what society really demands“. And he added: “There is a lot to do in this province. I wish we spent less time on revenge, less time on selfishness, on individualism.. “We are going to work, they have a government that sets a course, you may like it, you may not like it, the results are beginning to be seen.”
For the governor, this electoral law “will no longer be a burden” for “the future” of the province. “On this path, we not only advance as a political space, but as a people united by hope and conviction that seeks to have legitimate and representative representatives, to achieve a project that leads to the development of citizens. Every step we take is a step towards a more just and equitable Santa Cruz,” he noted in his account. Twitter.
“It has been criticized for distorting the popular will. This norm has been seen by many as a trap that undermined democracy and the right of citizens to freely choose their representatives,” said the national representative of the UCR. by Santa Cruz Roxana Reyes. Celebrating the repeal, the legislator added: “This decision marks a significant change in the political landscape of the region, restoring transparency and equity in the electoral process.“.
Provincial legislators played a crucial role in this initiative. Various sectors of society, including citizen movements, political parties and civil organizations, joined together to leave behind the Motto Law, which has already stopped being used in almost all of the country’s provinces. “This advance not only strengthens democracy in Santa Cruz, but also sets an important precedent for other regions seeking to improve their electoral systems“Reyes insisted.
With information from Argentine News.
