New Morena Director, Luisa María Alcalde, Delays Party Purge
Upon assuming the national direction of Morena, Luisa María Alcalde, for some reason, concluded that it would be unforgivably premature to apply the suggestion she received when chosen to lead the party-movement: “expel the converts, opportunists, and vulgarly ambitious.”
Imagine that after reflecting and discussing with trusted individuals about “the revolution of consciences,” she decided that Morena has not fundamentally changed; it remains a coalition of groups, much like 13 years ago, seeking to gain and maintain power through sweet, chili, and butter factions.
She likely concluded that to preserve power, the coalition of sweet, chili, and butter groups from the “revolution of consciences” requires converts, opportunists, and vulgarly ambitious individuals.
Redistricting to Strengthen Morena’s Position
Alejandro Encinas, the head of Urban Development, Planning, and Metropolitan Coordination, presents a compelling argument for redistricting in Mexico City. He aims to address high population concentrations in certain areas.
Encinas proposes reducing some colonies from existing aldermanic jurisdictions and forming new aldermanic districts. This redistricting would create a more efficient electoral map, allowing Morena to electorally weaken its opposition in Mexico City.
Banks Face Shifting Landscape Amidst Money Laundering Concerns
Elisa de Anda Madrazo, president of the International Group of Action on Money Laundering (GAFILAT), warned banks during the 88th National Banking Convention that “not everything remains the same.”
She emphasized that money laundering has evolved beyond drug trafficking and fentanyl, with criminal organizations increasingly diversifying their resource generation. De Anda Madrazo urged banks to strengthen partnerships with the public sector to exchange information and adapt to these changes.
Miscellaneous Notes
- Telecommunications Law Reform: The federal executive’s removal of Article 142 from the telecommunications law has been met with mixed reactions. While some celebrate, others acknowledge the executive’s constitutional regaining of control over telecommunications. Altagracia Gómez, the Presidency’s business advisor, acknowledged the time it took to reach the current insecure situation and the time required to resolve it.
- Labor Party’s Distancing: Many interpret the Labor Party’s demands as a move away from the official party. The question remains: where will their support be more valuable?
- Sinaloa Government Under Pressure: The Sinaloa state government faces blockades in five municipalities, and the Autonomous University of Sinaloa announces virtual classes in ten municipalities due to violence.
- Criticism of Security Measures: The federal government criticizes the use of armored vehicles and security detail for officials, questioning whether austerity measures leave them vulnerable in dangerous regions where even mayors face threats of death.
- Umberto Eco’s Wisdom: “Superstition brings bad luck,” a wise reminder from Umberto Eco.
