In Querétaro, the political migration of various actors has become a recurring phenomenon, as they decide to change parties in search of better opportunities to obtain important positions. Although in some cases the transitions are not direct, such as the former candidate for the municipal presidency from Morena who later supported another candidate, similar situations are repeated in the political arena of the state.
Some examples of these political movements include legislators who leave their benches but maintain their party affiliation, former candidates who join the teams of the winners after losing their contests, and other cases of party changes that have impacted the local scene. Despite this, according to the president of the state PAN, politicians who change parties generally do not fare well in their electoral aspirations.
Recently, the incorporation of Paul Ospital into Movimiento Ciudadano after leaving the PRI has once again brought the topic of "political grasshoppers" in Querétaro into debate. This phenomenon, which involves changing political loyalties in pursuit of personal benefits, is common in local political life and has generated various opinions on the matter.
An example is the case of Martín Arango, who mentioned that history will judge those who decide to change parties in search of their personal interests. Other notable cases include Teresita Calzada Rovirosa, now coordinator of deputies from MC in the state Legislature, with a past in the PVEM and the defunct Humanist Party.
In addition to MC, Morena has also received politicians from other parties. For example, Edgar Inzunza Ballesteros, current local deputy for Morena, previously belonged to the PAN. In the past elections, Morena also presented candidates with diverse party affiliations, such as José María Tapia Franco and Jorge Lomelí, who have transitioned through different political parties in their careers.
In the PAN, the case of Manuel Pozo, current councilor of the Querétaro city council, reflects another side of this trend. Pozo, who has gone through Acción Nacional, Querétaro Independiente, and the PRI, demonstrates how politicians not only change parties but also move between different political forces in search of relevance in the local scene.
