From Morena’s Success in Mexico to the Challenges of the Pacto Histórico in Colombia: A Comparative Reflection on Three Institutional Determinants of Party Consolidation
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Objective. To analyze the phenomenon of party consolidation through a comparison between the Morena party in Mexico and the Pacto Histórico coalition in Colombia. Method. A reflective comparative approach is employed, based on the identification of institutional trends and patterns, to describe three key determinants of the functioning and electoral exchanges of political parties in both cases. Results. The analysis reveals similarities and differences in the consolidation processes of Morena and the Pacto Histórico, highlighting institutional, historical, and contextual factors that influence their capacity for party structuring and electoral performance
Conclusion. Based on a critical interpretation of Morena's background and the ongoing evolution of the Pacto Histórico, the study offers a balanced assessment of the scope and limitations of both organizations' consolidation over the past decade.
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