Morena dismisses link between López Beltrán's absence and Coahuila election results

Ricardo Monreal Ávila, the coordinator for the ruling Morena party in the Chamber of Deputies, has dismissed the notion that the temporary absence of Andrés López Beltrán contributed to the party's electoral performance in Coahuila. Monreal emphasized that López Beltrán's decision to withdraw from party activities for 15 days was a personal choice that should be respected.

Speaking at a press conference, Monreal asserted that Morena will adhere to the official rulings of electoral authorities before making any definitive statements about the election outcome. He explicitly rejected the idea of blaming López Beltrán for the party's results at the ballot box. "We do not attribute the result to Andrés López Beltrán having requested his resignation and withdrawn 15 days prior. It is a decision he made, and we respect it," Monreal stated.

Monreal further stressed that the electoral process is not yet complete, as it still includes stages for reviewing results and potentially filing appeals. He noted that he had spoken with several federal deputies who were allegedly detained, listing their names and indicating that their release occurred late the previous day. Monreal is awaiting official documentation to determine the appropriate next steps according to the law.

Despite the adverse results, Monreal acknowledged that the election offers valuable lessons for the party's movement. He reiterated that Morena's leadership and legal team will thoroughly examine all available legal avenues and resources. The party remains committed to analyzing the process and pursuing any necessary actions within the legal framework.

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We do not attribute the result to Andrés López Beltrán having requested his resignation and withdrawn 15 days prior. It is a decision he made, and we respect it.