Mexico's Green Party Senator Seeks Senate Presidency, Asks Morena to Share Power

Senator Jorge Carlos Ramírez Marín of the Green Party (PVEM) has put himself forward to lead Mexico's Senate, proposing that the dominant Morena party share the responsibility of the presidency. Ramírez Marín suggested that the alliance between PVEM and Morena has matured enough to warrant sharing leadership of the Senate's directorial board, starting September 1.

"I believe this possibility exists, to the extent that these alliances have been consolidating, we have been sharing many moments and have overcome many differences," Ramírez Marín stated in an interview. He highlighted his experience, including a past role as president of the Chamber of Deputies, as qualifications for the position. However, he emphasized that he would not campaign for the role, leaving the decision solely to Morena's majority.

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I believe this possibility exists, to the extent that these alliances have been consolidating, we have been sharing many moments and have overcome many differences.

Higinio Martínez, a key figure and vice-coordinator for Morena, did not dismiss the PVEM's request. He acknowledged that as an ally, the proposal deserves consideration. "Personally, I am not closing myself off to this possibility," Martínez commented. He noted that the matter has not yet been formally debated and will first be discussed internally within the Morena party, where over 60 senators will ultimately decide through a vote.

Martínez also confirmed his own intention to seek the presidency of the Senate, alongside other members of his party. The internal selection process within Morena is slated to begin in August. Another Morena senator, Óscar Cantón Zetina, also expressed his interest but pledged to respect the parliamentary group's decision.

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Personally, I am not closing myself off to this possibility.