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The Ecologist Green Party of Mexico was officially founded at the national level on May 14, 1993.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Ecologist Green Party of Mexico was officially founded at the national level on May 14, 1993.
The party was originally named the Mexican Green Party (Partido Verde Mexicano) when founded in 1986.
Answer: True
Explanation: When founded in 1986, the party was named the Mexican Green Party (Partido Verde Mexicano).
The PVEM first participated in federal elections in 1991 under its current full name.
Answer: False
Explanation: The party first participated in federal elections in 1991 under the name Ecologist Party of Mexico (Partido Ecologista de México), not its current full name.
When was the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico officially established at the national level?
Answer: May 14, 1993
Explanation: The Ecologist Green Party of Mexico was officially founded at the national level on May 14, 1993.
What was the PVEM's original name when founded in 1986?
Answer: Partido Verde Mexicano
Explanation: When founded in 1986, the party was named the Mexican Green Party (Partido Verde Mexicano).
In which year did the PVEM first participate in federal elections?
Answer: 1991
Explanation: The party first participated in federal elections in 1991.
The headquarters of the PVEM are located in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Answer: False
Explanation: The headquarters of the PVEM are located at Loma Bonita 18 Lomas Altas, Miguel Hidalgo, in Mexico City, not Guadalajara.
In 2023, the PVEM reported having over 592,000 members.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2023, the party reported a membership of 592,417 individuals.
The PVEM's primary ideologies include Green politics, Environmentalism, and Animal rights.
Answer: True
Explanation: The party is primarily associated with Green politics and Environmentalism. It also includes Animal rights as a tenet.
The PVEM is exclusively described as a far-left political party.
Answer: False
Explanation: The party is generally described as centre-left, though a conservative faction remains within the party, indicating internal diversity rather than an exclusive far-left positioning.
The official color of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico is green.
Answer: False
Explanation: The party's official color is yellow-green, not simply green.
What are the common abbreviations for the Partido Verde Ecologista de México?
Answer: PVEM and PVE
Explanation: The Spanish name is Partido Verde Ecologista de México, and it is commonly abbreviated as PVEM or PVE.
Where is the headquarters of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico located?
Answer: Loma Bonita 18 Lomas Altas, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City
Explanation: The party's headquarters are located at Loma Bonita 18 Lomas Altas, Miguel Hidalgo, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Which of the following ideologies is NOT explicitly mentioned as a primary association for the PVEM?
Answer: Social Democracy
Explanation: The party is primarily associated with Green politics, Environmentalism, and Animal rights. Social Democracy is not explicitly mentioned as a primary ideology.
What is the official color of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico?
Answer: Yellow-Green
Explanation: The party's official color is yellow-green.
What does the source imply about the PVEM's political positioning?
Answer: It is generally centre-left but contains internal factions.
Explanation: The party is generally described as centre-left, though a conservative faction remains within the party, indicating internal diversity in political viewpoints.
As of 2023, the PVEM is part of the 'Va por México' coalition.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of 2023, the PVEM is affiliated with the 'Sigamos Haciendo Historia' coalition, not 'Va por México'.
The PVEM held 62 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 14 seats in the Senate according to the provided data.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of the provided data, the PVEM held 62 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 14 seats in the Senate.
The PVEM held governorships in two states as of the provided data.
Answer: False
Explanation: The provided data indicates the PVEM held one governorship, not two.
Starting in 2000, the PVEM adopted a strategy of aligning with the party most likely to win.
Answer: True
Explanation: Starting in 2000, the PVEM allegedly adopted a strategy of aligning with the political party most likely to win and adapting its political stance accordingly.
For the 2000 federal elections, the PVEM allied with the PRI.
Answer: False
Explanation: For the 2000 federal elections, the PVEM allied with the National Action Party (PAN) in the Alliance for Change, not the PRI.
The PVEM distanced itself from the PAN and Vicente Fox's administration due to disagreements over environmental policy.
Answer: True
Explanation: The PVEM distanced itself from the PAN and Vicente Fox's administration, citing disagreements over environmental policy.
In the 2006 election, the PVEM supported the PRI's presidential candidate, Roberto Madrazo.
Answer: True
Explanation: The PVEM initially intended to run its own candidate but eventually supported the PRI's presidential candidate, Roberto Madrazo, in the 2006 election.
The PVEM won its first governorship in Chiapas.
Answer: True
Explanation: The PVEM won its first governorship in Chiapas with Manuel Velasco Coello as the candidate.
The PVEM supported Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential bid in the 2018 elections.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2018 elections, the PVEM supported José Antonio Meade (PRI), not Claudia Sheinbaum (Morena).
The PVEM formally joined the Juntos Haremos Historia coalition in 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: The PVEM formally entered the Juntos Haremos Historia coalition in 2019.
Ricardo Gallardo Cardona won the governorship of Puebla for the PVEM in 2021.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ricardo Gallardo Cardona won the governorship of San Luis Potosí for the PVEM in 2021, not Puebla.
The PVEM supported Vicente Fox in the 2000 presidential election.
Answer: True
Explanation: The PVEM allied with the National Action Party (PAN) and supported Vicente Fox's presidential bid in the 2000 election.
Following the 2021 elections, the PVEM held 44 seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following the 2021 legislative elections, the PVEM secured 44 seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
The PVEM won 10 seats in the Senate during the 2024 elections.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2024 Senate elections, the PVEM won 14 seats, not 10.
As of 2023, which national coalition does the PVEM belong to?
Answer: Sigamos Haciendo Historia
Explanation: As of 2023, the PVEM is affiliated with the Sigamos Haciendo Historia coalition.
How many seats did the PVEM hold in the Chamber of Deputies as of the data provided?
Answer: 62
Explanation: As of the provided data, the PVEM held 62 seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
How many seats did the PVEM hold in the Senate as of the data provided?
Answer: 14
Explanation: As of the provided data, the PVEM held 14 seats in the Senate.
What electoral strategy did the PVEM allegedly begin using around the year 2000?
Answer: Aligning with the party most likely to win
Explanation: Starting in 2000, the PVEM allegedly adopted a strategy of aligning with the political party most likely to win.
With which party did the PVEM form the 'Alliance for Change' for the 2000 federal elections?
Answer: National Action Party (PAN)
Explanation: The PVEM allied with the National Action Party (PAN) in the Alliance for Change for the 2000 federal elections.
Why did the PVEM distance itself from the PAN and Vicente Fox's administration?
Answer: Failure to comply with environmental agreements
Explanation: The PVEM distanced itself from the PAN and Vicente Fox's administration, stating that they believed the administration was not complying with agreements on environmental matters.
Which presidential candidate did the PVEM support in the 2012 general election?
Answer: Enrique Peña Nieto
Explanation: The PRI-PVEM alliance supported Enrique Peña Nieto for president in the 2012 general election.
In which state did the PVEM win its first gubernatorial election?
Answer: Chiapas
Explanation: The PVEM won its first governorship in Chiapas with Manuel Velasco Coello as the candidate.
Which coalition did the PVEM support in the 2018 elections?
Answer: Todos por México
Explanation: In 2018, the PVEM supported the Todos por México coalition, whose presidential candidate was José Antonio Meade.
Who was the presidential candidate supported by the PVEM in the 2018 elections?
Answer: José Antonio Meade
Explanation: In 2018, the PVEM supported the Todos por México coalition, whose presidential candidate was José Antonio Meade.
In which state did the PVEM win its second gubernatorial election in 2021?
Answer: San Luis Potosí
Explanation: The PVEM won its second gubernatorial election in San Luis Potosí in 2021, with Ricardo Gallardo Cardona as the winning candidate.
Which presidential candidate did the PVEM support in the 2024 election?
Answer: Claudia Sheinbaum
Explanation: In the 2024 election, the PVEM supported Claudia Sheinbaum (Morena).
What was the outcome for the PVEM in the 1994 presidential election when Jorge González Torres ran?
Answer: He received less than 1% of the vote.
Explanation: In the 1994 presidential election, Jorge González Torres received 0.93% of the total vote.
How many state legislature seats did the PVEM hold according to the source?
Answer: 117
Explanation: The party held 117 seats in state legislatures.
Karen Castrejón Trujillo is identified as the founder of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico.
Answer: False
Explanation: Karen Castrejón Trujillo is the current President of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico, not its founder. Jorge González Torres is identified as the founder.
The González family controlled the PVEM from 1991 until 2011.
Answer: True
Explanation: The party was controlled by a single family from its first subnational registration in 1991 until 2011.
Which individual is identified as the founder of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico?
Answer: Jorge González Torres
Explanation: The party was founded by Jorge González Torres.
During the 2015 campaign, the INE fined the Green Party less than 10 million pesos.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the 2015 campaign, the INE fined the Green Party over 500 million pesos, significantly more than 10 million pesos.
Lorena Rios suggests the PVEM's main motivation is securing public financing rather than solely environmental concerns.
Answer: True
Explanation: According to Lorena Rios, the PVEM's primary driver is securing substantial public financing, suggesting this is more significant than solely environmental concerns.
A major criticism is that the PVEM's environmental commitment is superficial and serves financial interests.
Answer: True
Explanation: A significant criticism is that the party's 'green' identity is primarily branding rather than policy substance, with some sources suggesting its focus is on financial interests over ecological preservation.
Senator Arturo Escobar y Vega was involved in an incident where he was found with a large sum of cash before the 2009 elections.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to the 2009 elections, Senator Arturo Escobar y Vega was stopped at an airport with one million pesos in cash.
An anti-corruption group reported embezzlement by the PVEM-led Chiapas government between 2012-2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: An anti-corruption group reported allegations of over 500 million pesos embezzled by the Chiapas state government during the PVEM's tenure (2012-2018).
In February 2021, the Quintana Roo branch of the PVEM removed its leader due to alleged ties to the Italian mafia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Quintana Roo branch removed its leader due to alleged ties to the Romanian mafia, not the Italian mafia.
The PVEM was fined for electoral violations related to advertising in movie theaters in 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: In January 2015, the National Electoral Institute (INE) imposed significant fines on the PVEM for electoral violations related to unauthorized advertisements in cinema chains.
In 2015, influencers were fined for promoting the PVEM on election day.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2015, various media personalities and influencers were fined for illegally posting pro-PVEM messages on social media, including on election day.
What was the approximate amount of the fine imposed on the PVEM by the INE during the 2015 election campaign?
Answer: 500 million pesos
Explanation: During the 2015 campaign, the INE fined the Green Party over 500 million pesos (approximately US$32 million) for various electoral violations.
According to Lorena Rios, what is a primary driver for the PVEM beyond environmental concerns?
Answer: Securing substantial public financing
Explanation: According to Lorena Rios, the PVEM's primary driver is securing substantial public financing, suggesting this is more significant than solely environmental concerns.
Which of the following is an accusation of corruption or nepotism mentioned against the González family within the PVEM?
Answer: Accepting bribes to overlook construction in protected areas
Explanation: Jorge Emilio González Martínez was accused of accepting bribes to overlook construction in protected areas.
What did an anti-corruption group report about the PVEM-led government in Chiapas from 2012-2018?
Answer: Allegations of over 500 million pesos embezzled
Explanation: An anti-corruption group reported allegations that the Chiapas state government, during the PVEM's tenure (2012-2018), appeared to have embezzled over 500 million pesos.
What controversy arose in January 2015 involving the PVEM and cinema chains?
Answer: Broadcasting unauthorized PVEM advertisements
Explanation: In January 2015, the INE ordered the PVEM and cinema chains to stop airing PVEM advertisements due to fairness concerns, leading to fines when they failed to comply.
What does the source suggest is a significant criticism regarding the PVEM's 'green' identity?
Answer: It is primarily branding rather than policy substance.
Explanation: A significant criticism is that the party's 'green' identity is primarily branding rather than policy substance, with some sources suggesting its focus is on financial interests over ecological preservation.
What incident involved Senator Arturo Escobar y Vega prior to the 2009 elections?
Answer: He was found with one million pesos in cash at an airport.
Explanation: Prior to the 2009 elections, Senator Arturo Escobar y Vega was stopped at a Chiapas airport with one million pesos in cash.
Which organization fined the PVEM over 500 million pesos during the 2015 campaign?
Answer: The National Electoral Institute (INE)
Explanation: During the 2015 campaign, the National Electoral Institute (INE) fined the Green Party over 500 million pesos for various electoral violations.
The PVEM has consistently opposed the decriminalization of abortion.
Answer: False
Explanation: Recent sources indicate that the PVEM has supported the decriminalization of abortion, with some branches celebrating when penalizing abortion was declared unconstitutional.
The PVEM's 2018 manifesto included proposals for remote work and semi-presidentialism.
Answer: True
Explanation: The PVEM's 2018 manifesto proposed support for remote work and a transition to a semi-presidential system of government.
A PVEM billboard promoted the restoration of the death penalty.
Answer: True
Explanation: A billboard used by the Green Party promoted the restoration of the death penalty in Mexico.
How has the PVEM's stance on abortion evolved, according to recent sources?
Answer: Supported decriminalization, celebrating when it was declared constitutional
Explanation: Recent sources indicate that the PVEM has supported the decriminalization of abortion, with the Mexico City branch celebrating when penalizing abortion was declared unconstitutional in the country.
What controversial stance did the PVEM campaign on in the 2009 legislative elections?
Answer: Support for the death penalty for certain crimes
Explanation: In the 2009 elections, the PVEM campaigned in favor of the death penalty for murderers and kidnappers, among other controversial stances.
What does the source say about the PVEM's stance on LGBT rights?
Answer: They have abstained from votes and opposed same-sex marriage recognition.
Explanation: Despite pledges to support LGBT rights, the party's representatives have abstained from votes on same-sex marriage recognition and opposed its legalization in Mexico City.
What did the PVEM manifesto propose regarding the system of government?
Answer: Transitioning to a semi-presidential system
Explanation: The PVEM's 2018 manifesto proposed a transition to a semi-presidential system of government.
What did the PVEM's 2018 manifesto propose regarding remote work?
Answer: Support for remote work initiatives
Explanation: The PVEM's 2018 manifesto proposed support for remote work initiatives.
The PVEM is affiliated with the Global Greens internationally and the Federation of the Green Parties of the Americas continentally.
Answer: True
Explanation: The party is part of the Federation of the Green Parties of the Americas at the continental level and is affiliated with the Global Greens internationally.
The PVEM's support for the death penalty in the 2009 election led to its expulsion from the Global Greens.
Answer: False
Explanation: The PVEM's support for the death penalty led to its ejection from a group of international Green Parties, but not necessarily formal expulsion from the Global Greens itself, though recognition was withdrawn by some entities.
The European Green Party withdrew recognition of the PVEM after its 2018 manifesto was released.
Answer: False
Explanation: The European Green Party withdrew recognition of the PVEM in response to its 2008 campaign stance on the death penalty, not after its 2018 manifesto.
Italicized party names in the 'Green parties by country' navbox signify official Global Greens members.
Answer: False
Explanation: Italicized party names in the 'Green parties by country' navigation box indicate parties that are not official members or observers of the Global Greens organization.
What action did the European Green Party take regarding the PVEM after its 2008 campaign stance?
Answer: Withdrew recognition of the PVEM
Explanation: The European Green Party withdrew its recognition of the PVEM in response to its 2008 campaign advocating for the reintroduction of the death penalty in Mexico.
What was the consequence for the PVEM's support for the death penalty in 2009?
Answer: It caused their ejection from a group of international Green Parties.
Explanation: The PVEM's support for the death penalty in the 2009 elections led to its ejection from a group of international Green Parties.
What is the significance of italicized party names in the 'Green parties by country' navbox?
Answer: They represent parties that are not official members or observers of the Global Greens.
Explanation: Italicized party names within the 'Green parties by country' navigation box indicate parties that are not official members or observers of the Global Greens organization.