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Mexican Senator seeks leave to run for Guerrero governor
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Mexican Senator seeks leave to run for Guerrero governor

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Senator Beatriz Mojica Morga has requested a leave of absence from the Senate to pursue the Morena party's gubernatorial candidacy in Guerrero.
  • Mojica stated her commitment to Guerrero and its people, emphasizing her readiness for new challenges and her belief in democratic participation.
  • She expressed confidence in continuing the transformation movement alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

Senator Beatriz Mojica Morga has officially requested a leave of absence from her senatorial seat. This move clears the path for her to contend for the gubernatorial candidacy of the Morena party in the state of Guerrero.

Positions are temporary, but the commitment to Guerrero is for life.

โ€” Beatriz MojicaThe senator explained her motivation for seeking the gubernatorial candidacy.

Mojica announced her decision just a week before Morena is set to release its official call for candidates. She conveyed her readiness to "assume with responsibility, unity, and deep love the new challenges" facing Guerrero. In a social media message, she declared, "Positions are temporary, but the commitment to Guerrero is for life."

She articulated her intention to "walk alongside the people to deepen the transformation and defense of sovereignty." Mojica emphasized her belief in democratic processes and the guiding role of the populace. She affirmed her commitment to working hand-in-hand with the people, supporting the transformation agenda championed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

I believe in democratic participation, in unity, and in the conviction that the people must always set the course.

โ€” Beatriz MojicaThe senator outlined her political philosophy and approach to leadership.

Mojica expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her by the people of Guerrero over the years, viewing each role as an opportunity to serve and advocate for their causes. She stated her intention to participate in this new phase with "respect, broad-mindedness, and the conviction that the people must always set the course."

I am ready to assume with responsibility, unity, and deep love the new challenges that are coming for said entity.

โ€” Beatriz MojicaThe senator expressed her preparedness for the upcoming political campaign.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.