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Omar García Harfuch's Political Career in Mexico

The figure of Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch is resurfacing in the context of the 2030 succession within the ruling party, Morena. Despite successes in security, his relationship with the '4T' movement and former President López Obrador remains tense.


Omar García Harfuch's Political Career in Mexico

This situation is concerning to those close to Palenque, even more so than rumors of Omar's involvement in attacks on Andy López Beltrán, Mario Delgado, or Ricardo Monreal during the summer. Additionally, within the radical circle of Obradorism, it is believed that García Harfuch's goal for 2027 is to secure a position as Secretary of the Interior to carry out a major operation leading up to the presidential elections. However, doubts are emerging about his organization for the upcoming elections: they believe that of the 17 gubernatorial candidates, Harfuch could help several peers to victory, but his operation would not be limited to the 4T, as they do not rule out collaborating with opposition candidates. The figure of Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, is resurfacing in the context of the 2030 succession within Morena. Nevertheless, despite acknowledging his achievements in security that have helped maintain rapport with U.S. authorities, 'Los Puros' are not convinced of the official's weak affinity for the 4T. As LPO learned, the sector closest to Obradorism believes that the official maintains a very restrained discourse regarding the movement: he does not defend former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, suspicions about attacks on Morena during the summer persist, and his ties to the opposition do not disappear. The controversies related to drug trafficking and corruption surrounding some administrations during López Obrador's six-year term, as well as his closeness to the United States, make any affinity between García Harfuch and the former president impossible. Since the meeting between the Secretary of Security and Andrés Manuel in August of last year, the official has only referred to him on a couple of occasions, just once to praise him.