Erubiel Alonso leaves PRI after 30 years, joins Movimiento Ciudadano for Tabasco mayoral race

Erubiel Alonso, a Federal Deputy for Tabasco, has announced his departure from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) after three decades of membership. He is joining Movimiento Ciudadano (MC), citing a personal reflection and a desire to pursue his political aspirations, particularly a candidacy for the mayorship of Centro in Tabasco.

Alonso expressed that his decision was not made lightly, emphasizing that cycles conclude and his conviction now calls him to a different political arena. He believes Movimiento Ciudadano presents the strongest platform to challenge Morena in the upcoming elections, based on his own assessments. "The day of today I address you to share a decision of profound significance in my political and professional life," he stated, visibly emotional.

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The day of today I address you to share a decision of profound significance in my political and professional life. A few minutes ago I presented my resignation to the PRI, 30 years of trajectory. Taking this path obeys a process of personal reflection.

While joining MC, Alonso acknowledged that his candidacy for mayor is not automatic. He will participate in internal polls alongside other party members. Should he not win the nomination, he is prepared to support the chosen candidate and even mentioned the possibility of seeking a local deputy position as a secondary option. His primary focus, however, remains the mayorship of Centro.

Alonso maintained that his departure is amicable, wishing well to PRI national leader Alejandro Moreno, with whom he shared a close relationship. However, he admitted the relationship was strained. He also indicated he is not concerned about being labeled a "traitor" by the PRI, asserting his primary loyalty lies with the citizens. He plans to meet with MC's national leadership soon to discuss Tabasco's political landscape, noting shared ideals with former presidential candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez.

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I want to be very clear, this decision does not seek to point fingers or divide. However, cycles conclude and today my conviction calls me to focus all my experience, energy, capacity towards a different trench, that of open participation, permanent dialogue with the citizens.