Guerrero. The political representation of indigenous peoples through electoral districts

Abstract

The demographic dynamics of Mexico requires the periodic delimitation of its electoral territories, in an attempt to achieve population balance, but also the representation of the indigenous groups who constitute an important sociocultural sector. 

This article outlines the methodology used to group together the indigenous municipalities of the state of Guerrero for the demarcation of districts, considers their form and distribution in the territory, the total population and proportion of indigenous population, as well as major ethnolinguistic groups. It was designed to be used in any state. It seeks to preserve indigenous identity through the representation of deputies with a relative majority in federal and local electoral districts.