Electors present, citizens absent: Mexican democracy in its labyrinth

Abstract

Mexico registers a panorama with present voters but absent citizens, given the limited conditions of welfare and social peace that guarantee full political participation. In this way, this article reviews and describes three conditions that today are essential to strengthen a vigorous citizen activity: poverty, public insecurity and access to the information society. Promoting a community with democratic aspirations and citizen hierarchy, above the figure of an indolent elector. Recovering the very essence of politics, away from patrimonial routines and predominant clientele.