Rafael Marín Champions Morena Founders, Pledges Support for Agriculture in Quintana Roo

Rafael Marín, a candidate for the Coordination of Defense of Transformation and Sovereignty in Quintana Roo, met with producers in the sugarcane-growing area of the Ribera del Río Hondo. During the gathering in Othón P. Blanco, Marín paid tribute to the founders of the Morena party in the state, acknowledging their efforts in establishing a party that achieved the presidency within four years.

Marín, who identifies as a long-time participant in the "Fourth Transformation" movement alongside President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, recalled the early days of founding Morena in Quintana Roo. He described the challenges of convincing people to believe in the movement back in 2013, emphasizing his deep roots in the party's origins.

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What they need is a boost, a start so that the production chains in the south can grow.

He stressed the current administration's commitment to developing Mexico's southeast, contrasting it with previous neoliberal governments that he claims prioritized the country's center and north, leaving the south neglected. Marín addressed the concerns of sugarcane producers, acknowledging the region's productive land but emphasizing the need for state and federal support to boost the sector.

"What they need is a boost, a start so that the production chains in the south can grow," Marín stated. He also suggested exploring alternatives to the falling price of sugarcane, such as increasing the product's added value.

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The dignity of the Ribera del Río Hondo has no price and the commitment of the historical bases of the movement is unwavering, despite the obstacles.

During the assembly, agronomist Karen Castillo underscored the "undeniable" commitment of the movement's historical bases, despite obstacles. She noted that farmers, youth, women, and local leaders in the Ribera del Río Hondo see "great hope" in Marín's candidacy, as the region struggles with neglect and the sugar industry faces profound challenges.

Susana Regules, a founder and sugarcane producer, called for the revitalization of the movement and the agricultural sector, which she described as abandoned. She highlighted the daily struggles of sugarcane farmers and the critical role of their activity as the agro-economic engine for the municipality, supporting thousands of families.

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They break their souls every day, but the most