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Morena to act immediately against corruption, says party president
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Morena to act immediately against corruption, says party president

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Morena's national president, Ariadna Montiel, vows immediate action against corrupt party members and those linked to organized crime.
  • Montiel rejects accusations of Morena's ties to organized crime, particularly concerning the governor of Sinaloa.
  • Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, she emphasizes the need for close work with the people to maintain public trust.

Ariadna Montiel Reyes, the national president of Morena, has declared that the party will act swiftly against any candidates, governors, or legislators within its ranks found to be involved in corruption or connected to organized crime. Montiel stated that Morena cannot serve as a protective shield for individuals who do not uphold the party's core principle of serving the people.

In an interview with EL UNIVERSAL, Montiel Reyes also firmly denied any links between Morena and organized crime. Addressing the case of Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa, she asserted that the opposition has attempted to create a narrative to politically damage the party. As the party looks towards the 2027 electoral process, Montiel cautioned against assuming an easy victory in the Chamber of Deputies, stressing the importance of continuous engagement with the populace.

We have the great responsibility to work with the people, closely. If we continue working in that way, we will achieve that the people of Mexico continue to trust us.

— Ariadna Montiel ReyesDiscussing Morena's strategy for the upcoming elections and maintaining public trust.

Montiel described finding Morena more organized upon taking leadership in April, noting a membership of 12 million and established sectional committees and municipal councils. She highlighted that these party structures are stable and active, and that work on alliances is underway for the 2027 elections. She also addressed past tensions with allies like the PT and the Green Party, stating that dialogue has been maintained, with Citlalli Hernández coordinating coalition efforts. Montiel believes that despite complexities, agreements are being reached, and she dismissed concerns that San Luis Potosí might fracture the 4T alliance.

I found a party much more organized than what we had when we started the movement. We already have a registry of 12 million members, sectional committees are also organized, and each municipality already has a municipal council of Morena, which means that our party organs are stable and, above all, alive.

— Ariadna Montiel ReyesDescribing the state of the Morena party upon her taking leadership.
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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.

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