Political tensions are rising in Mexico City ahead of the 2027 elections, primarily due to anticipated conflicts within the ruling party, MORENA, and its potential alliance with the Green Party (PVEM). The situation is particularly acute in the Tláhuac borough, where the current mayor, Berenice Hernández, cannot run for re-election in 2027 after winning in 2024. MORENA is reportedly considering Ricardo Salgado, the brother of a powerful local figure, as a candidate. However, this move risks violating the party's anti-nepotism rules, which would disqualify his brother from any future political office. The Green Party is seizing this opportunity to potentially break the alliance and run independently in Tláhuac, seeing it as a strategic move to strengthen its influence in the southern part of the capital. These local conflicts are compounded by stalled negotiations on electoral reform and growing security concerns. A local deputy recently reported a 12% increase in the perception of insecurity in Tláhuac, with over 72% of the population feeling unsafe. As a result, the political battle for control of Tláhuac is emerging as a focal point of the broader political landscape leading up to the 2027 elections.
