Mexico's PRI Challenges Election Results: Accusations of Morena's Authoritarian Push

Mexico's PRI Party Challenges Judicial Election Results Amidst Accusations of Morena's Authoritarianism Mexico City – June 5, 2025 – The national leader of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), Alejandro Moreno, has announced his party's intention to challenge the recent judicial elections, claiming they were illegitimate. The elections, characterized by exceptionally low voter participation (approximately 90% abstention), have become a focal point of political contention. Moreno alleges that the ruling Morena party is attempting to manipulate election figures and is pursuing an authoritarian agenda. He specifically accuses Secretary of Labor Luisa María Alcalde and Andy López Beltrán, son of a prominent Morena figure, of using public resources for political purposes. "Morena se encamina a la dictadura," Moreno stated, translating to "Morena is heading towards a dictatorship." The PRI's rejection of participating in a Senate commission traveling to the US to discuss remittance strategies further underscores their opposition to the current government's policies. This action highlights the deep political divisions within the country. While Morena has yet to officially respond, the accusations raise serious questions about the integrity of the election process and the use of public funds in Mexican politics. Further investigations are needed to fully assess the validity of Moreno's claims and the overall fairness of the election.