The leadership of the PRI party announced the 'Defenders of Mexico' — key figures who will be the main actors in the race for the 17 governorships in 2027. In Nuevo León, Adrián de la Garza, the mayor of Monterrey, was positioned to run alone. This move is seen as a subtle response to the recent rapprochement between PAN leader Jorge Romero and the mayor. National PRI committee leader Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas emphasized that coalitions work and should not be broken due to petty political calculations. 'The important thing is that Mayor Adrián de la Garza made it clear that the coalition is successful,' he noted. Moreno also stated that the party is not breaking the law by naming candidates early, calling it a sign of greater 'intelligence' compared to political opponents. 'We do politics, we are responsible, and we are serious,' he concluded, adding that de la Garza is 'a very good mayor that everyone wants'.
