This year, no good electoral news is expected in Veracruz or Durango, as the process of changing the PRI's brand and image was suspended. Last weekend showed the evident tension between Alejandro Romero Cárdenas and Jorge Romero, with criticisms from the tricolor leader directed at the Government. Furthermore, the opposition Front in Veracruz dissolved after the PAN's refusal to allow the PRI to nominate candidates for mayoralties like Coatzacoalcos.
Alito believes Romero is approaching Movimiento Ciudadano to attract the middle-class vote, sidelining the PRI, which MC criticizes. Apparently, Alito sees MC as controlled from Palacio Nacional and highlights its position during the vote on Infonavit reforms. Regarding the PAN, Alito thinks Romero is constrained in his role as an opposition member due to the 4T's threat to investigate the 'real estate cartel.'
Without an opposition alliance, the PRI risks becoming a tiny party in the midterm elections, similar to the fate of the PRD. According to a consultancy hired by Alito, the PRI is a recognized brand comparable to Coca-Cola, so they recommended not changing its appearance to avoid losing identity with the colors of the Mexican flag.
In summary, the political situation among the main opposition parties is not the most favorable. The relationship between the leaders of the PRI and PAN is tense, with disagreements over candidacies and alliances, putting the PRI's position at risk in the upcoming elections.
