Amid hugs and chants of “president,” Paulo García leaves Congress to lead Morena in Mexico City

Paulo García left Mexico City’s Congress to lead Morena in the capital, amid hugs from colleagues and chants of “president, president.” The chamber approved his leave after his appointment to the party post.

Morena coordinator Xóchitl Bravo praised García’s work as spokesperson for the party’s parliamentary group and wished him success in his new role. PT lawmaker Ernesto Villareal called him talented, capable and committed to building agreements, while PVEM legislator Manuel Talayero also recognized his legislative work. Diana Sánchez Barrios said García would be missed in Congress and expressed confidence he would succeed as Morena’s new leader.

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We recognize in Paulo a talented colleague, with capacity, commitment and above all a vocation to build agreements.

García thanked lawmakers for their support, saying he had always felt embraced by his colleagues. He also thanked the PT and Green Party, describing their coalition as a historic bloc that had enabled deep reforms affecting daily life in Mexico City.

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We represent different, opposing projects for the city, always within a framework of respect.

Addressing lawmakers outside the coalition, García said political differences did not have to become personal conflicts. “We represent different, opposing projects for the city, always within a framework of respect,” he said. He told residents that they would see him in the streets as he worked to build a large majority for victory in 2027.

After García’s leave took effect, his substitute, Roberto Alejandro Castillo Cruz, was sworn in. The article also reported that PAN lawmaker Ricardo Rubio said the new appointment should not be taken into account, but the available text ends before giving his full explanation.

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We will see each other in the streets. We are going to build a great majority that will build victory in 2027.