The political party Morena agreed that the prohibition on nominating relatives of officials in elections will be effective starting in 2030, as explained by the Head of Government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum. The national leader of Morena, Luisa María Alcalde, reiterated that this measure is already outlined in the organization's statutes, but it is crucial that it is also established in the Constitution.
Sheinbaum pointed out that the people reject nepotism, arguing that it is not well seen for the same family to remain in power for six years, as happens with governors. In the midst of this discussion, references emerged to Félix Salgado Macedonio, a candidate for the governorship of Guerrero, and Ricardo Monreal, who seeks to govern Zacatecas, both currently having relatives in office.
In a press conference, Sheinbaum advised these politicians to wait for the 2023 elections before deciding on their nominations, stating that "they are young". In early February, the president proposed two reforms to the constitution, one of which aims to eradicate nepotism. The initial proposal suggested that the prohibition take effect in 2027, although Morena ultimately voted in favor of delaying it until 2030.
This opens a window of opportunity for members of Morena who aspire to positions such as governors and had planned to run in the 2027 elections. In this context, Senator Ruth González Silva, who is the wife of the governor of San Luis Potosí, expressed her willingness to participate in the Morena poll to be a candidate for governor of her state, as long as it is requested by the people.
