Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
PT pauses talks with Morena over state governor candidates
Mexico’s Labor Party has paused talks with Morena on candidates for state governor races in several states.
PT leader Alberto Anaya said the discussions are moving slowly because Morena has unresolved disputes among its factions and dissatisfied contenders.
The PT says it still wants an electoral alliance with Morena, but is waiting for those disputes to be addressed.
In Michoacán, the PT backs senator Raúl Morón and says he won Morena’s internal poll.
Anaya said the PT could nominate Morón itself if he agrees, but no independent candidacy has been confirmed.
The pause also delays talks on sharing candidates for Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies, which are due to follow the state-level negotiations.
The coalition talks remain open, and the parties have not formally broken with each other.
The PT has paused negotiations with Morena over gubernatorial candidates in several states, citing disagreements within Morena.
PT leader Alberto Anaya said discussions continue in some states but are moving slowly.
The PT says it wants to form an electoral coalition with Morena, but expects Morena to resolve internal disputes first.
In Michoacán, Anaya backed Senator Raúl Morón, saying he won Morena’s internal poll.
Anaya said the PT could nominate Morón if he agrees, but did not confirm an independent candidacy or end the possibility of an alliance.
- Who
- The Party of Labour (PT) and Morena. PT leader Alberto Anaya described the pause in negotiations.
- What
- Talks over gubernatorial candidates are paused in several states. The PT continues to back Raúl Morón for governor of Michoacán.
- When
- October 22, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- Several Mexican states, including Michoacán.
- Why
- The PT says internal disagreements among Morena’s groups and candidates have slowed decisions on nominations.
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- Negotiations
- Paused in several states
- PT leader
- Alberto Anaya
- Michoacán candidate backed by PT
- Senator Raúl Morón
- Morón’s standing, according to Anaya
- Winner of Morena’s internal poll
- Publication date
- October 22, 2026
What people are saying
They are paused. We are still analyzing other states, and working in committees, but things are moving slowly.
We clearly and decisively support Morón, Professor Morón, because he won the poll.