Resumen

LOPEZ LEVI, Liliana. Electoral redistricting in Mexico: past achievements and future ch. Invest. Geog [online]. 2006, n.61, pp.99-113. ISSN 2448-7279.

Electoral redistricting in Mexico has been an important step in the so called transition to democracy. The solutions implemented in the last decade have been positive for electoral institutions, as well as a mean to promote dialogue between political actors. However, according to population dynamics, the problem should be issued periodically. The abovementioned allows a reflexion on the path followed, particularly on the criteria adopted. This article has the aim to analyze mexican achievements and challenges and makes a proposal intended to contribute in this political and geographical task.

Palabras llave : Electoral redistricting; representation; electoral geography; redistricting criteria.