Morena

Tatiana Clouthier, former Economy Secretary and current head of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, claimed the best chances to win Nuevo León's governorship for Morena. In an interview, she voiced interest in entering the party's June survey and critiqued potential rivals.

19. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A column in El Financiero examines the political risks for Claudia Sheinbaum from a mandate revocation proposal under the Plan B electoral reforms. This vote would let the president campaign without AMLO's direct backing, measured against his 91.86% support in 2022. The piece notes the challenge of exceeding high thresholds to prevent political failure.

The mayor of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Fabiola Ricci Diestel, denied any links to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and stated that the Audi cars shown by her sons belong to her grandfather. Her comments address social media posts that raised questions about her lifestyle. Ricci Diestel, a Morena party member, said her family runs a private business to supplement her public salary.

3. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

President Claudia Sheinbaum delayed the submission of her electoral reform initiative to Congress again, citing reviews of the wording to avoid contradictions. Morena is seeking to convince its PT and PVEM allies to support the proposal, which includes budget cuts and changes to plurinominales. The PVEM backs 95% of the initiative, though it debates the method for electing legislators.

The arrest of Diego Rivera Navarro, mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, for alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has sparked a political scandal highlighting organized crime infiltration in local Morena governments. This action, part of Operation Enjambre launched in November 2024, marks the sixth such detention of a Morena mayor in recent months. President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied systemic collusion, dismissing external critiques as 'science fiction,' as the party pledges stricter candidate vetting for future elections.

10. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Morena leaders, including Luisa María Alcalde and Guillermo Rafael Santiago, have denied speculations about preserving the current plurinominal system in the electoral reform, stating changes will strengthen representativeness and cut costs. Negotiations continue at the Secretaría de Gobernación, with allies PT and PVEM. Ricardo Monreal corrected his initial claim that the issue was settled.