Up to 17 aspirants from the Morena party are competing for the leadership of the Fourth Transformation Defense Committees in Guerrero [1].
The struggle for control of the CDCT reflects deeper instability within the party's regional structure. As candidates vie for influence in cities like Acapulco and Chilpancingo, the lack of clear regulatory oversight has fueled internal conflict.
Reports on the exact number of candidates vary, with some sources listing 17 aspirants [1] and others citing 16 [2]. Among the prominent figures involved in the race are politician Beatriz Mojica and former senator Félix Salgado Macedonio.
The competition has been marred by accusations of "dirty war" tactics between the candidates [1]. These disputes have intensified as aspirants struggle to navigate a process that lacks a clear framework from the National Electoral Institute (INE) [3].
Salgado Macedonio eventually withdrew from the competition. He resigned from the race on June 27, 2026 [4]. Upon his departure, he said Morena took actions that bypassed the constitution [4].
The ongoing friction highlights a systemic tension between the party's desire for internal cohesion and the ambitions of its regional leaders. Without a standardized set of rules from the INE, the process remains vulnerable to the personal grievances, and strategic maneuvering of the candidates [3].
“Up to 17 aspirants from the Morena party are competing for the leadership of the Fourth Transformation Defense Committees in Guerrero.”
The instability in Guerrero suggests that Morena's internal mechanisms for selecting leadership are struggling to keep pace with its growth and political influence. The reliance on internal committees like the CDCT, combined with a perceived regulatory vacuum from the INE, creates an environment where personal rivalries can overshadow party policy. Salgado Macedonio's resignation further indicates a fracture between the party's central leadership and its high-profile regional figures.
