This closed panel brings together presentations that delve into fundamental aspects necessary to understand the quality and stability of democracy in contemporary contexts. The first presentation examines split-ticket voting as an emerging phenomenon that challenges traditional partisan loyalties and opens new dynamics in electoral behavior, within a context of increasing political violence. Following this, the second presentation addresses how institutional design can serve as a critical tool for governmental quality, enabling the creation of checks and balances and effective oversight mechanisms that reinforce integrity in decision-making processes. The third intervention focuses on factors influencing citizen participation, analyzing barriers that affect societal engagement in the public sphere. Finally, the fourth presentation explores the axes of polarization in Mexico, examining the factors driving it and its impacts on Mexico’s democratic regime.
These presentations provide an integrated perspective on current democratic challenges and the necessary conditions to enhance governance quality, fostering an academic exchange aimed at proposing responses to the challenges facing modern democracy.