PRI Official: No Grounds to Annul Coahuila Election; Morena Must Accept Defeat

Carolina Viggiano, the PRI's Secretary General, has firmly stated that there is no basis to annul the June 7th election in Coahuila. She asserted that the ruling Morena party must accept its defeat, emphasizing that in a democracy, "one wins and one loses." Viggiano expressed confidence that federal electoral tribunals will reject any appeals filed by Morena due to insufficient evidence.

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Morena must recognize that in democracy “one wins and one loses.”

The senator from Hidalgo pointed out that the PRI's decisive victory, or "carro completo," was anticipated by polls and attributed it to a highly politicized electorate in Coahuila that is not swayed by the "partisan use of federal social programs." She urged the Federal Electoral Tribunal of the Judicial Power of the Federation to demonstrate its autonomy and adherence to the law, warning that a delegitimized electoral arbiter benefits no one, not even the ruling party.

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I expect them (the electoral magistrates) to act with dignity, with decorum, because they will face many other things.

Viggiano characterized the election results as a personal defeat for Morena's president, Ariadna Montiel, who she claims focused efforts on trying to wrest control of the state congress from the PRI. She alleged that Montiel strategically deployed "Bienestar" social programs in Coahuila for electoral purposes, noting a suspicious increase in their distribution in recent years. Viggiano suggested that Montiel's concern is that these tactics are no longer effective, as evidenced by the loss.

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It is not convenient for anyone to have a delegitimized referee, not even the officialism.

"She does not accept that it is her defeat because she was the one who sowed the social programs, and, of course, Andy, who organized and structured the entire territory," Viggiano stated. She lamented that Morena only accepts election results when they win, underscoring that victories are built on consistent daily work and public engagement. Viggiano concluded by stating that while investigations are welcome, they must reach their full conclusion, as the PRI has nothing to hide. She stressed that elections are won through sustained effort, dedication, and strong party organization, praising the professionalism of her party's members.

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What happens is that it is a double failure for her, because before going to the party she sowed social programs in Coahuila for an electoral purpose.