General NewsMexico CityMexico governmentWorld News Fracturing of Mexico’s Former Ruling Party Following Election Defeat by Gabriel Martinez July 4, 2023 written by Gabriel Martinez July 4, 2023 10 comments Bookmark 78 Mexico’s long-standing ruling party experienced a fracture on Monday as four prominent senators resigned amidst internal conflicts and the loss of their last significant stronghold. For 70 uninterrupted years, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) held the presidency and controlled almost all state governments in Mexico. However, the PRI, once a dominant force, now stands as a mere shadow of its former self due to the emergence of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party. Last month, Morena secured the governorship of the State of Mexico, which was previously a stronghold of the PRI. ADDITIONAL NEWS A mourning Mexican town considers resorting to arms following the assassination of an anti-gang leader. 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Currently governing only two sparsely populated states, the PRI has now become Mexico’s fourth-largest political party, lagging behind Morena, the conservative National Action Party, and the centrist Citizen’s Movement. Chong and the other senators voiced objections to the current PRI party leader Alejandro Moreno’s attempts to cling onto power. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about election defeatWhat caused the fracture in Mexico’s old ruling party?How long did the PRI hold power in Mexico?What led to the decline of the PRI?Who are the senators that resigned from the PRI?Will the new group formed by the resigning senators compete in the next presidential elections?How does the PRI currently rank among Mexico’s political parties?More about election defeat Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about election defeat What caused the fracture in Mexico’s old ruling party? The fracture in Mexico’s old ruling party, the PRI, was caused by internal disputes and the party’s loss of the State of Mexico, its last major stronghold, to President López Obrador’s Morena party. How long did the PRI hold power in Mexico? The PRI held power in Mexico for an uninterrupted period of 70 years, with control over the presidency and most statehouses in the country. What led to the decline of the PRI? The rise of President López Obrador’s Morena party, which embraced a combination of welfare programs and nationalism similar to the PRI’s previous ideology, contributed to the decline of the PRI. Who are the senators that resigned from the PRI? Four leading senators, including former interior secretary Miguel Osorio Chong, resigned from the PRI and announced the formation of a new group called “Congruence for Mexico.” Will the new group formed by the resigning senators compete in the next presidential elections? No, the new group formed by the resigning senators will not be able to compete in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. How does the PRI currently rank among Mexico’s political parties? The PRI currently stands as Mexico’s fourth-largest political party, trailing behind Morena, the National Action Party (PAN), and the Citizen’s Movement (Movimiento Ciudadano). 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He is passionate about exploring new frontiers in technology, from artificial intelligence to space exploration. previous post Green River Killer’s Apprehending Sheriff Steps into Washington Governor Race next post Suspect Apprehended after Multiple Shootings in Philadelphia You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 10 comments PartyWatcher July 4, 2023 - 2:54 am It’s a tough competition out there! Morena, PAN, and Citizen’s Movement are leaving the PRI in the dust. Wonder how this new group by the resigning senators will fare. Can they make a comeback? Reply NewsAddict23 July 4, 2023 - 6:18 am Thanks for the links! Gonna dive deeper into the fractures in the PRI and Mexico’s political landscape. Exciting times in Mexican politics! Reply User123 July 4, 2023 - 11:42 am omg! mexico’s old ruling party like totally fell apart after losing the election! senators resigned n formed a new group. morena party took over state of mexico, pri’s last big place. crazy stuff happening! Reply HistoryBuff1990 July 4, 2023 - 4:39 pm The PRI’s decline marks the end of an era in Mexican politics. They were once so powerful, controlling the presidency and statehouses. But now they’re just a fraction of what they used to be. Change is inevitable, I guess. Reply PoliticalJunkie July 4, 2023 - 5:41 pm Can’t believe the PRI lost its grip after 70 years! Morena really kicked them out with their welfare programs and nationalism. And now those senators are forming a new group. Power struggles are always messy! Reply NewsAddict23 July 6, 2023 - 6:01 pm Thanks for the links! Gonna dive deeper into the fractures in the PRI and Mexico’s political landscape. Exciting times in Mexican politics! Reply PartyWatcher July 6, 2023 - 9:00 pm It’s a tough competition out there! Morena, PAN, and Citizen’s Movement are leaving the PRI in the dust. Wonder how this new group by the resigning senators will fare. Can they make a comeback? Reply PoliticalJunkie July 7, 2023 - 12:00 am Can’t believe the PRI lost its grip after 70 years! Morena really kicked them out with their welfare programs and nationalism. And now those senators are forming a new group. Power struggles are always messy! Reply User123 July 7, 2023 - 9:54 am omg! mexico’s old ruling party like totally fell apart after losing the election! senators resigned n formed a new group. morena party took over state of mexico, pri’s last big place. crazy stuff happening! Reply HistoryBuff1990 July 7, 2023 - 1:15 pm The PRI’s decline marks the end of an era in Mexican politics. They were once so powerful, controlling the presidency and statehouses. But now they’re just a fraction of what they used to be. Change is inevitable, I guess. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
