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Saúl Monreal Denounces Campaign Against Him as Morena Enforces 2027 Anti-Nepotism Rule

The senator accuses a Zacatecas faction of manipulating his brother to block his path.

Overview

  • Morena’s national president, Luisa María Alcalde, reiterated that starting in 2027 the party will not place direct relatives of sitting officials on electoral ballots.
  • Following her visit to Zacatecas, Saúl Monreal posted a nearly five‑minute video accusing the state leadership and an unnamed group of running a campaign to exclude him; the video was later deleted.
  • Monreal asserted that he will be governor if voters want it, signaling he intends to pursue the office despite the party’s anti‑nepotism line.
  • He warned that sectarianism and exclusions could cost Morena the governorship in 2027 and denied using government structures or social programs to advance his ambitions.
  • Alcalde later responded on X that Zacatecas backs consolidating the transformation, emphasizing that Morena prioritizes its project over personal interests.