This Monday, the election will take place to define who will lead the oil workers' union of the Mexican Republic (STPRM). The contenders are Ricardo Aldana, the current leader due to his closeness with Carlos Romero Deschamps, and María Cristina Alonso García, who would make history by becoming the first woman to hold this position.
The election comes at a time of administrative change, with the arrival of Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, who seeks to maintain a conciliatory stance towards the oil union, thus marking a difference from his predecessor, Octavio Romero Oropeza, who maintained a tense relationship with the STPRM.
Ricardo Aldana has been criticized by Romero Oropeza for allegedly trying to damage his image through media allegations. During an event in Poza Rica, Aldana questioned the management of his predecessor and suggested the possibility of a new direction with the new leader.
On her part, María Cristina Alonso faces accusations of being promoted by Aldana to justify his reelection, pointing out irregularities in the process, such as the absence of 30,000 permanent workers in the nominal lists, which could result in fraud, according to her statements.
This Monday, the results of the election are expected to be announced, marked by a principle with alleged irregularities. Meanwhile, more than 91,000 workers will have the responsibility of defining the future of the STPRM.