Overview
- After a decade as secretary general, Carlos Aceves del Olmo said he will not seek re‑election and will leave office on February 23, citing medical advice and family reasons.
- CTM designated José Ismael Flores Cantú as special commissioner to organize the Congress and the confederation’s 90th‑anniversary events during the handover.
- The leadership change is slated to be decided at an assembly around February 23–24, according to the confederation’s planning.
- Alfonso Godínez, Tereso Medina and Fernando Salgado have emerged as the leading contenders, with Godínez backed by the powerful Mexico City federation.
- News reports described thousands of supporters gathering at CTM headquarters to endorse Godínez, as leaders publicly pledged a transparent, statutory process.