Politics · Mexico · 1 hr ago
Pío López Obrador begins neighborhood visits in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Pío López Obrador, brother of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has started visiting neighborhoods in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas.
He is seeking to lead Morena’s Committees for the Defense of the Ninth Federal District, a role chosen through the party’s internal process.
He said residents welcomed him warmly and that their reception showed support for the government’s work under the political movement known as the Fourth Transformation.
Residents were shown placing a flower wreath on him during a visit.
López Obrador said he would uphold the movement’s principles and represent people in Tuxtla, especially those most in need.
He has pledged to continue visiting homes throughout the district and said he would respect the results of Morena’s selection process.
Pío López Obrador began visiting neighborhoods in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, after announcing he would seek a Morena party role linked to Federal District 9.
He said residents welcomed him with enthusiasm, joy and hope.
Residents placed a flower wreath on him, according to a video shared about the visit.
López Obrador said he would represent Tuxtla residents and prioritize people most in need.
He pledged to continue visiting homes across the district.
- Who
- Pío López Obrador, brother of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
- What
- He began neighborhood visits and said he would seek to coordinate the Committees for the Defense of Federal District 9.
- When
- October 13, 2026. He announced his participation in the Morena internal process the previous week.
- Where
- Neighborhoods in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, including Las Granjas, Santa Cruz and Shanká Alta.
- Why
- He is seeking the Morena coordination role for Federal District 9 and said he wants to represent Tuxtla residents.
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Pío López Obrador said he had registered in Morena's internal process to seek the coordination role for Federal District 9.
He visited neighborhoods in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and said residents welcomed him.
- District
- Federal District 9, based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
- Neighborhoods visited
- Las Granjas, Santa Cruz, Shanká Alta, Las Flores, Las Casitas, El Carmen, San Fernando and Nueva Estrella
- Party process
- Morena internal selection for coordination of the Committees for the Defense of Federal District 9
- Next visits
- López Obrador pledged to continue going house to house across the district
What people are saying
The people welcomed us with great enthusiasm, with great joy, but above all with great hope.
This is, without a doubt, an unmistakable sign that the people support the successful results of the Fourth Transformation's government work.
I committed to continuing to uphold the principles, ideals and convictions of our Movement and to represent all the inhabitants of Tuxtla with dignity, firmness and determination, but especially those who need it most, because for the good of all, the poor come first.
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Amigas y amigos: Estoy muy contento y agradecido porque hoy recorrimos a ras de tierra las colonias Las Granjas, Santa Cruz, Shanká Alta, Las Flores, Las Casitas, El Carmen, San Fernando y Nueva Estrella, correspondientes al Distrito 9 Federal de Tuxtla Gutiérrez. La gente nos
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