Félix Salgado keeps Guerrero candidacy in doubt, awaits Morena's decision
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Senator Félix Salgado Macedonio has not yet decided whether to register for the candidacy for the "coordination of the Defense of the Transformation" in Guerrero.
- He stated he will abide by the decisions of Morena and the people of Guerrero, emphasizing unity within the party.
- Salgado Macedonio, who recently took leave from the Senate, expressed a desire to spend more time with his family.
Senator Félix Salgado Macedonio has kept his political intentions for the upcoming gubernatorial race in Guerrero uncertain, stating he has not yet decided whether to register as a candidate for the "coordination of the Defense of the Transformation."
There are those who are more worried than I am about whether I will register this coming week to coordinate the defense committees of the Fourth Transformation.
In a Facebook live broadcast, the Morena legislator addressed concerns about his potential participation in the process. "There are those who are more worried than I am about whether I will register this coming week to coordinate the defense committees of the Fourth Transformation," he remarked. Salgado Macedonio affirmed that he will respect the decisions made by his party, Morena, and the people of Guerrero, as well as "what God decides" regarding who will be the candidate. He stressed that he would not campaign aggressively or engage in disputes but would continue his advocacy for women's empowerment and youth engagement in politics.
It's not just about fighting for a position, it's about fighting for democracy, for justice, and for the freedom of the people.
"It's not just about fighting for a position, it's about fighting for democracy, for justice, and for the freedom of the people," Salgado Macedonio stated. He urged for unity within the 4T movement, calling for sensibility and prudence to ensure victory. "Let's not divide ourselves and not speak ill of anyone. My lips are sealed," he emphasized.
Let's not divide ourselves and not speak ill of anyone. My lips are sealed.
Salgado Macedonio recently requested leave from the Senate, indicating a desire to spend more time with his family, including his grandchildren. Despite the ongoing speculation about his candidacy, he reiterated his belief that Morena will win in Guerrero, regardless of who is chosen as the candidate. "I've told them, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know. But I tell you, I meet all the requirements, every single one. But I don't know, I haven't decided, but the most important thing is that Guerrero will be won. Morena will win Guerrero, let there be no doubt about it," he concluded.
I meet all the requirements, every single one. But I don't know, I haven't decided, but the most important thing is that Guerrero will be won. Morena will win Guerrero, let there be no doubt about it.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.