Violence and Party Politics in Mexico

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20K01467
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 06010:Politics-related
• Research Institution: Hokkaido University
• Principal Investigator: Baba Kaori 北海道大学, 公共政策学連携研究部, 准教授 (10725477)
• Project Period (FY): 2020-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: メキシコ / 比較政治 / 暴力 / 政党 / 女性の政治参画

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Firstly, this study analyzed the results of opinion polls conducted just before the 2018 presidential election in Mexico, indicating the potential significant influence of organized crime violence on the manner of party support. Secondly, focusing on the case of the State of Veracruz, the analysis is conducted based on data of violence against candidates and election officials, confirming both partisan and geographical biases in targeting, which suggests that the violence is used to expand governance to the entire region with protection from authorities. Thirdly, using data from legislative bills in the Lower Chamber, the substantial representation of female legislators is elucidated, revealing the role of female legislators in the actual process of bill deliberations as evidenced by a series of legislative amendments aimed at preventing gender-based political violence.

Free Research Field

比較政治学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

第1に、メキシコおよびラテンアメリカの政党システム研究における新しさと貢献がある。安定的な政党システムの変容に関して、暴力の与える影響に着目しつつ、近年の変化を体系的に分析した結果を示した。独裁国家を含め、選挙を行う国が大多数を占めるなか、暴力と政党政治に関する知見は社会的な意義も有する。第2に、女性の政治参画と暴力に関する研究として、実質的代表の観点から政治的ジェンダー暴力を防止する法改革を検証し、新たな知見を提示した。クオータ制と女性議員の増加の効果は社会的にも関心の大きいテーマであり、メキシコの事例分析から得られる示唆は大きい。