Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
PRI leader accuses Morena of seeking electoral advantage ahead of 2027 vote
PRI leader Alejandro Moreno accused Morena of seeking control over electoral bodies ahead of Mexico’s 2027 elections.
He said the party was preparing for fraud, but he presented no evidence for that allegation.
The claims come after reports of possible irregularities involving electoral-material suppliers and people linked to the National Electoral Institute, or INE.
Guadalupe Taddei resigned as the INE’s president on October 25 amid questions about possible conflicts of interest and contracts.
Mexico’s federal audit office has opened an investigation into possible misuse of public funds and related contracts, including those involving the INE, local electoral bodies, companies and public officials.
President Claudia Sheinbaum had asked the INE to clarify the reports and later defended Taddei’s career in electoral institutions.
The audit investigation will examine the alleged irregularities, while Taddei has said they should be handled through official procedures and evidence.
PRI leader Alejandro Moreno accused Morena of seeking to control electoral bodies ahead of Mexico’s 2027 elections.
He said the party was preparing the ground for fraud, but the article said he provided no evidence for that claim.
Moreno’s comments followed reports of alleged irregularities involving electoral-material suppliers and people linked to the National Electoral Institute (INE).
The Auditoría Superior de la Federación said it had opened an investigation into possible misuse of public funds and contracts related to the electoral body.
President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the claim that INE former head Guadalupe Taddei had only recently joined Morena.
- Who
- Alejandro Moreno, national leader of the PRI, accused Morena.
- What
- He alleged that Morena was seeking electoral advantages and preparing for fraud in the 2027 vote.
- When
- The article was published on October 29, 2026; it reports Moreno’s comments amid events in October.
- Where
- Mexico. The comments were made on social media.
- Why
- Moreno cited reported irregularities involving electoral suppliers and people linked to the INE.
Alejandro Moreno
Claudia Sheinbaum
Taddei’s political ties
Alejandro Moreno
Moreno questioned links between electoral officials, suppliers and Taddei, suggesting institutions could be used to favor political interests.
Claudia Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum rejected the claim that Taddei’s career represented a recent incorporation into Morena and said her work in electoral institutions began before the party existed.
President Claudia Sheinbaum asked the INE to clarify information about alleged irregularities.
Guadalupe Taddei resigned as president of the INE.
Sheinbaum rejected the claim that Taddei had only recently joined Morena and described her earlier electoral career.
Infobae published Moreno’s accusation that Morena was seeking electoral advantages ahead of the 2027 vote.
- PRI leader
- Alejandro Moreno
- Accused party
- Morena
- Election year
- 2027
- Former INE president
- Guadalupe Taddei
- Taddei resignation
- October 25
- Audit body
- Auditoría Superior de la Federación (ASF)
What people are saying
They want to win the 2027 election at any cost and are preparing the ground for fraud