In Iztapalapa, Mexico City's most populous borough, tensions are rising within the MORENA party ahead of the 2027 elections. The problems began in 2024 when Aleida Alavez, who does not belong to Clara Brugada's political group, took office as mayor. A recent survey revealed that 55.6% of the population would not vote for a second term for the current mayor, and official figures show an even stronger decline. Sources within MORENA express discontent over the allocation of 229 million pesos for three new social programs, which allegedly hide funds to finance the party's election machinery. Internal conflicts have escalated to the point requiring national leadership intervention. While Brugada's faction seeks to regain the mayorship, the current administration is considering its options for re-election or fielding a candidate of a different gender. This situation is turning Iztapalapa, a historical stronghold of the left, into a major headache for the party's leadership and the capital's government.
