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Alcalde Defends López Beltrán as He Remains Absent From Morena’s National Tour

The party leader portrays organizing as a shared task, casting criticism as a push by rivals to sow division.

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Overview

  • From Michoacán, Luisa María Alcalde said the secretary of organization is “working very well” and helping strengthen Morena’s organizational efforts.
  • A reporter noted the leadership has visited 11 states on the tour and Andrés Manuel López Beltrán has not appeared at any of the events.
  • Alcalde emphasized that seccional assemblies and organizing are responsibilities shared by senators, deputies, state councilors and party leaders, with no single person in charge.
  • On July 21, Alcalde said López Beltrán would accompany her on the national tour, yet more than a month later he has not joined the public events.
  • López Beltrán previously acknowledged a July vacation to Japan, saying he traveled on commercial flights, paid 7,500 pesos for a hotel, and verbally informed Alcalde before his trip.