Mexico conducts regular elections, and while there are mechanisms in place for free and fair electoral processes, challenges remain. Issues such as electoral violence, corruption, and the influence of drug cartels can undermine the integrity of elections. The National Electoral Institute (INE) works to ensure transparency and fairness, but concerns about voter intimidation and unequal access to resources persist. Overall, while elections are held, the environment can affect their fairness.
A note on elections
promote competition from opposition parties.
In a Democratic country, open, free and fair elections ARE necessary, indeed VITAL.
Democracy is agovernmentby the people and for the people. If the elections are not free and fair than only those officials will be elected that gave more bribe to get their designation.
confers legitimacy on a goverment.
confers legitimacy on a government
no because black people are not as fair as red neck's and they have to pay to do it
Answer this question… regular and fair.
Hopeful, empowered, optimistic.
There are free and fair elections in South African.
The electoral commission in Africa can ensure free and fair elections by remaining non partisan with the ruling class.
Yonhyok Choe has written: 'How to manage free and fair elections' -- subject(s): Elections, Comparative government