Mexico's Green Ecologist Party (PVEM) announced it will run without alliance with Morena for the San Luis Potosí governorship in 2027, with Senator Ruth González Silva positioned as its top candidate. The move stems from PVEM's strength in the state and Morena's weakness, labeled the third force by González herself. It comes amid nepotism restrictions blocking her Morena candidacy.
PVEM President Karen Castrejón Trujillo confirmed the party will compete alone in San Luis Potosí to retain the governorship, currently held by Ricardo Gallardo, husband of Senator Ruth González Silva.
González, who dominated the 2024 elections, remains undecided on her bid, but Manuel Velasco, PVEM Senate bloc coordinator, endorsed her as the frontrunner: “She is a very good candidate, she swept the 2024 election. She is the highest in the polls.”
The senator highlighted Morena's standing: “In 2021 it was the fourth force. In 2024 it was the third force. That is, in San Luis Potosí they still need many years of work.”
Velasco clarified there is no break with Morena, but a push for reciprocity, as PVEM has garnered more votes in recent elections. The PVEM's move also addresses Morena's nepotism reform, which would bar González's candidacy there.
