Introduction to the McPAN and its Origins
Two years ago, during the daily morning press conference known as the “Mañanera,” President Andrés Manuel López Obrador unveiled Xóchitl Gálvez and the electoral coalition built by the PRI, PAN, and PRD, backed by prominent civic leaders such as Claudio X. González.
Background of the Political Parties Involved
Fuerza y Corazón por México was initially weakened by these presidential disclosures and the absence of Movimiento Ciudadano, a decision made by Dante Delgado. In 2018, the naranjas (PAN) and blues (PRD) joined forces under Por México al Frente to stop AMLO. However, the PRI distanced itself from this attempt.
Morena’s History with Broad Coalitions
Over the past two elections, Morena has faced broad coalitions. Looking ahead to 2030, President Claudia Sheinbaum hinted at another alliance involving Senator Ricardo Anaya from the PAN. She humorously dubbed this new effort as the McPAN, questioning, “Who would want to ally with the real estate cartel?”
President’s Involvement in Opposition Negotiations
During the Mañanera, without specifying the source of the information, President López Obrador intervened in the negotiations of opposition leaders, focusing on the intermediate election of the claudist sexennium, which includes the renewal of the Chamber of Deputies and the election of 17 out of 31 governors in the federation.
Key Battleground: Nuevo León
Among the crucial races in this electoral cycle is Nuevo León, where power alternation has never benefited the left. Contacts between a centrist-right sector, supported by significant economic actors, have prevented the officialism’s attempt to politically control the regia entity.
Recent Political Developments in Nuevo León
In 2021, Senator Samuel García left his position to enter a race between morenist Clara Luz Flores and priist Adrián de la Garza. Despite the official coalition finishing third and the PAN, which governed for two terms, falling to fourth place with Fernando Larrazabal, the political landscape remains dynamic.
Current Political Players and Strategies
Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio is now a key figure in the dialogues, as he is the only one who could successfully compete against De la Garza, the current Mayor of Monterrey. Governor García has promoted a constitutional reform to ensure that 2027 candidacies are exclusively for women, potentially opening the door for his wife, Mariana Rodríguez’s candidacy.
PAN’s Proposed Candidate Restrictions
The local congress, dominated by the PAN and PRI, aims to impose a lockout to prevent anyone with a close family relationship within the past three years from being a candidate for the state’s executive position.
Potential McPAN Alliance
One scenario, reported and confirmed in Palacio Nacional, envisions a de facto alliance between panist factions and emecistas, with Senators Colosio and Ricardo Anaya as central figures and 2030 as the ultimate goal.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the McPAN? The McPAN is a newly formed political coalition, humorously referred to by President Claudia Sheinbaum as a response to broad opposition alliances.
- Who are the key players in the McPAN? Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio and potential PAN candidate Ricardo Anaya are central figures in the McPAN.
- What is the significance of Nuevo León in this political landscape? Nuevo León is a crucial battleground where power alternation has historically not benefited the left. Recent political developments, including a proposed candidate restriction by the PAN, add to its importance.
