The opposition has been left stunned. The generational renewal, bland and lacking substance, passed through the Citizen Movement party and its candidate, who only secured 10% of the votes.

What INE and the Electoral Tribunal of the Judiciary decide regarding the composition of the Congress of the Union will determine whether democratic checks and balances are preserved or if there will be a decline into hyper-presidentialism.

The opposition, although with catastrophic results — the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) did not reach the 3% threshold to maintain its registration — will govern in 14 of 32 state capitals.

In the era of the network society, one of the basic premises for the next president should be to promote respect, empathy, and sensitivity. In other words, to foster communication that embraces diversity.

The contempt for the electorate is what has the opposition on the canvas, unable to accept its resounding defeat and incapable of restructuring itself.

Regardless of the path taken by the next government, checks and balances are essential to strengthen institutions and minimize the risks of the emergence of authoritarian governments.