PRI of Tabasco denounces Andy López Beltrán to the INE; accuses premature pre-campaign acts

The state leadership of the PRI party in Tabasco has filed a complaint with the National Electoral Institute (INE) against Andrés Manuel López Beltrán and the Morena party. The complaint accuses them of premature campaign and pre-campaign activities stemming from territorial tours López Beltrán is conducting in municipalities within Federal District 06.

Miguel Barrueta Cambrano, the PRI president in Tabasco, stated that these are not mere partisan tours but a systematic strategy to position López Beltrán electorally before legal timelines. He noted that Morena has not halted these activities and has publicly referred to López Beltrán as the sole candidate interested in the District 06 candidacy. The PRI's complaint asserts that López Beltrán began a house-to-house tour on August 2, visiting electoral sections across Centro, Jalapa, Tacotalpa, and Teapa, engaging with residents, and distributing party materials.

The PRI alleges that the extensive media and social media coverage of these activities has amplified López Beltrán's public profile, creating an advantage over other potential contenders. This complaint comes as López Beltrán also faces controversy over the revocation of his U.S. visa. The PRI contends that the reported actions may constitute premature pre-campaign and campaign activities based on personal, temporal, and subjective elements.

The PRI has requested the INE to implement precautionary measures, including the immediate suspension of López Beltrán's political tours and events in the specified municipalities, as well as the removal of related propaganda. They also seek the referral of the case to the electoral court for a determination of responsibility and potential sanctions.