Veracruz politics in turmoil: Resignations, accusations, and vandalism mark the election campaign.
The race toward the elections in Veracruz is far from smooth sailing. The events of the last few hours paint a complex political picture, where internal disputes, external pressure, and acts of intimidation appear to be the order of the day.
One of the most notable is the resignation of Matilde Castro Bautista , the Institutional Revolutionary Party ( PRI ) candidate for mayor of Nogales . In a statement on social media, Castro Bautista announced her resignation, citing a lack of financial resources to carry out her campaign. This type of situation can reveal not only internal financial difficulties within the parties, but also potential pressure or an uneven playing field that discourages participation.
On another front, the president of the National Executive Committee of Morena, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, launched harsh criticism against what she described as the "dominance of two business families" in the municipality of Orizaba. These statements fuel polarization and point to possible local power structures that transcend the purely political, influencing the economic and social life of the region.
The tension has materialized in direct attacks against the parties. The PRI's state headquarters in Xalapa was vandalized, leading to a formal complaint being filed with the authorities. This attack has caused the PRI to temporarily suspend its campaign events in the state as a precautionary measure and as a form of protest.
Security concerns are widespread. More than 60 candidates from various political parties in Veracruz have requested protective measures from state and federal authorities. This alarming figure reflects the fear prevailing among those aspiring to elected office.
Furthermore, the judicialization of politics is also present: a PRI candidate for mayor of Orizaba faces five complaints before the Veracruz Local Public Electoral Body (OPLE). And in an even more murky case, a Movimiento Ciudadano candidate was allegedly implicated in illicit acts by a suspected criminal before the latter was executed, a fact that, if confirmed, would reveal dangerous ties and high-risk defamation strategies.
At the federal level, President Claudia Sheinbaum has addressed issues such as the upcoming judicial election, a process that will also take place in Veracruz and seeks to transform the way justice officials are appointed.
In response to the election security crisis, Governor Rocío Nahle has confirmed the arrival of a significant contingent of federal forces to protect the process.
Veracruz politics is going through a period of high complexity, where electoral competition is marred by violence, accusations, and a palpable sense of vulnerability. Ensuring the integrity of the process and the safety of all involved is the most pressing challenge for the authorities.
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