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Political Struggle for Power in Guerrero

Political tension is rising in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Federal official Esthela Damián is activating her campaign for the 2027 elections, competing with other potential candidates, including the mayor of Acapulco and a senator. Complex games are unfolding within the Morena party, and the situation remains open.


Political Struggle for Power in Guerrero

Claims and tension are rising in Claudia's political gathering at the Palace, with the Verde and PTA parties at the root of this. In recent days, messages have been sent from the National Political Coordination Committee (CNC) to groups and leaders in Guerrero to reactivate the internal campaign and positioning of Esthela Damián to gain ground ahead of June 22. As a result, figures such as the current mayor of Acapulco, Abelina López Rodríguez; the senator from the PRD, Beatriz Mojica; and the national legal advisor, Esthela Damián, are aspiring to compete in next year's elections. In response, Esthela Damián ordered her team and structure to go back into the field to strengthen her positioning, with a new date on the horizon: June 22. However, this did not happen, and in recent days, the former private secretary of the head of state has reactivated her troops and territorial structure to gain power for the 2027 elections. Morena sources aspiring to various positions in the coastal state assured LPO that the scenario in Guerrero has seen some changes in the last two weeks. The conclusion, they agree, is that the federal official remains in the race for 2027. Beto Anaya is tougher against the 4T: he told Rosa Icela that the PT would not support Plan B. This is because, explain sources from the 4T, the scenario in Guerrero remains open. From there, an internal process of polls and definitions will begin, which will later confirm the person who will lead the official party's ticket in Guerrero in 2027. A few months ago, Esthela Damián became the new Legal Advisor to President Claudia Sheinbaum. However, she has now become active again, coordinating with the national official on tours and positioning in different parts of the state. The first conclusion is that, in terms of gender distribution, Guerrero is on track to be led by a woman. Within the 4T, some sectors viewed this maneuver as a move to sideline her from the electoral race in Guerrero, where the official aspires to run for governor. Second, her past in the PRD, where Beatriz Mojica competes directly with her in this area. Third, her closeness to President Claudia Sheinbaum, with whom she has worked since she was Head of Government and who now appointed her to a key position. When Esthela Damián was announced as the successor to Ernestina Godoy—who is now the Attorney General of the Republic—her team retreated. With this scenario, Esthela Damián maintains her intact aspirations to be governor in 2027. On that day, they say in the national leadership of Morena, the 'guinda' party will open the registration of candidacies for the 17 states at stake. The only thing known for now is that the Salgado family cannot run with Félix Salgado, a federal senator and father of the current local head, Evelyn Salgado, due to the anti-nepotism principles promoted by the party's federal leadership. The rest of the electoral points are unknown. Her team trusts three points that, they say, could favor her candidacy.

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