Ernesto Alarcón leaves PRI, joins PAN, aiming to 'do things differently' for 2027

The National Action Party (PAN) in Mexico City proudly welcomes Ernesto Alarcón, a former PRI deputy, into its ranks. PAN's capital leader, Luisa Gutiérrez, highlighted that the party is open to dedicated individuals aiming to steer the city toward a better future. She stressed that the PAN seeks collaborators who prioritize families and will not tolerate the party's legacy being tarnished. Alarcón's decision to join the PAN stems from his perception that the PRI has strayed from its core principles of social justice, with decisions being made remotely and the voices of those working directly with the community being increasingly ignored.

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Today from Acción Nacional in Mexico City we say it loud and clear: we want on our side those who care for the families of Mexico, we will not allow our institution to be hurt again by someone who stains our history and our heritage. Only the good ones will be taken into account for 2027. It is on this path that a good capitalino, who works and has a lot of heritage in Contreras, has taken our word. I want to thank you, Ernesto Alarcón, for the trust you are placing in Acción Nacional to do things differently in this City.

Alarcón expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and clarified that his integration does not automatically secure him a candidacy for mayor in Magdalena Contreras. He stated his commitment to working diligently and respecting the efforts of all PAN members in the district. His move signifies a shift towards a party that he believes offers a genuine space for citizen participation, institutional respect, and the pursuit of the common good, aligning with the PAN's 'Now It's Your Turn' initiative.

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Today I come to contribute and I come to form myself out of respect for all the militants of La Magdalena Contreras. I hope to be able to do outstanding work so that in the immediate future my participation can be defined, always respecting the work of all the Panista colleagues in the mayor's office.

This move underscores a significant political realignment within Mexico City, as parties vie for influence ahead of the 2027 elections. The PAN's open invitation to politicians from other parties, particularly those disillusioned with their former affiliations, reflects a strategy to broaden its appeal and strengthen its position. Alarcón's departure from the PRI, a party with a long history in Mexican politics, signals internal challenges and a search for new political homes among its members.

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I have made the decision to join the National Action Party because I find a space where principles such as citizen participation, respect for institutionalism, and the common good have real conditions to be exercised and strengthened, from the opening of your 'Now It's Your Turn' initiative. I want to tell you, here we are!