Morena Denies Fake Lists of Candidate Allocations with Allies

Morena, Mexico's ruling political party, has vehemently denied the authenticity of a list circulating on social media that purportedly outlines the allocation of candidacies for the 2027 elections among Morena, the Labor Party (PT), and the Green Party (PVEM). Citlalli Hernández, president of Morena's National Elections Commission, dismissed the list as "fake news" and attributed its spread to those attempting to interfere with the party's internal processes.

"Don't believe the lies or the fake news, or the rush of those who want to get into our internal processes," Hernández stated in a social media message. She assured that Morena will soon issue a call for applications to select state coordinators for the "Defense of the Transformation" and will subsequently initiate its internal selection process for gubernatorial candidates. Hernández emphasized that this process will adhere to established rules, statutes, and principles, with surveys serving as the definitive method for choosing candidates.

Morena continues to hold weekly meetings with representatives from the PT and the Green Party to establish joint rules for the upcoming electoral process, should the alliance be maintained in certain states beyond legislative candidacies. Hernández reiterated that "nothing is more defined or detailed than the conviction to walk together, with respect for our rules, with respect for our methods, and with transparency." She urged the public to disregard any information not disseminated through official channels.

The disputed list, which circulated in chats among Morena members and on social media, claimed that Morena would nominate candidates in 13 of the 17 governorships up for renewal in 2027. It specified allocations for states like Sinaloa (undecided), San Luis Potosí (no alliance), Nayarit (to the Green Party), and Zacatecas (to the PT). The list also named Morena's potential candidates for Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Baja California, Campeche, Colima, Chihuahua, Guerrero, Michoacán, Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Querétaro, Sonora, and Tlaxcala.