Manolo Jiménez names Senator Miguel Riquelme as Torreón's next substitute mayor

Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas has put forward Senator Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís as the PRI's candidate to serve as the substitute mayor of Torreón. The position became vacant after the death of Mayor Román Alberto Cepeda on June 5.

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He is the profile that has the most experience to take care of security in Torreón, besides knowing the municipality, municipal affairs, and having good relationships in popular sectors perfectly.

Jiménez expressed confidence in Riquelme's suitability for the role, highlighting his significant experience in municipal governance and security matters. "He knows the municipality, municipal affairs, and has good relationships in popular sectors perfectly," the governor stated. Jiménez also noted their past collaboration, where he served as mayor of Saltillo while Riquelme was governor, emphasizing a history of teamwork.

Riquelme Solís brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously served as the mayor of Torreón from January 2014 to December 2016, and later as governor of Coahuila from December 2017 to November 2023. Jiménez described him as a man of "temperament" and a "meeting point" for Torreón, possessing strong connections with both political and business communities.

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He worked as a team when he was mayor and governor with the business and social sector. We have been talking. There is friendship, there is affinity, we have worked as a team, now it will be the other way around, I was mayor of Saltillo when he was governor. Now I am governor.

The governor stressed that Riquelme's appointment is particularly crucial for maintaining and strengthening security in Torreón, asserting that the city's safety will remain in capable hands. The PRI, as the party that won the election in Torreón, is constitutionally obligated to present the candidate. The State Congress is anticipated to confirm Miguel Ángel Riquelme's designation as substitute mayor, likely on June 30. Meanwhile, Gabriel Elizondo, currently heading Mejora Coahuila and a close associate of the governor, is expected to take over Riquelme's Senate seat.

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He has a good relationship with the political class, business sector. He is a great option especially because of the security issue, it will remain in good hands in Torreón. That is the most important thing, to continue strengthening the security in that part of Coahuila.