Samuel García Withdraws from Mexico's 2024 Presidential Race

García's exit leaves only female candidates, marking a potential historic first for Mexico's presidency.

Samuel García, the governor of Nuevo Leon, has withdrawn from Mexico's 2024 presidential race, leaving only female candidates from the ruling Morena party and the opposition coalition.
García's decision came after a political conflict over who would replace him as governor of Nuevo Leon, leading to his decision to resume his role as governor.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed disappointment at García's withdrawal, as García's Citizen’s Movement party has been a sometimes ally of the president’s Morena party.
García had been polling below 10% in the race and was given almost no chance of winning.
García's withdrawal suggests that his Citizen’s Movement party won’t be able to find another candidate of much stature to run.