The National Action Party (PAN) accused the ruling Morena party of prioritizing political control over the governance of Sinaloa following a recent leadership change.
The dispute highlights growing tensions in Mexico's state-level politics as opposition members fear that interim appointments are being used as strategic tools to secure future electoral victories rather than to serve the public interest.
Jorge González, a deputy of the PAN in the Sinaloa Congress, called on interim governor Graciela Domínguez Navas to conduct herself within legal limits. González said the interim governor should not use her position to favor Morena in the 2027 elections [2].
The appointment followed a series of rapid administrative moves. A definitive license for former governor Rubén Rocha Moya was granted on a Sunday [1]. The congressional vote to confirm Domínguez Navas as the interim governor took place the following Tuesday during an extraordinary session [1].
According to the PAN, the timing and nature of these appointments suggest that Morena is focused on retaining power for the 2027 electoral cycle [1]. The party said that this focus comes at the expense of effective state administration.
Domínguez Navas will serve as the interim governor until October 2027 [1]. The PAN said that the interim leadership must remain neutral to ensure a fair democratic process during the transition period.
González said the priority of the state government should be the citizens of Sinaloa, not the political survival of the ruling party [1].
“Morena is prioritizing the retention of political power over governing Sinaloa.”
The friction between the PAN and Morena in Sinaloa reflects a broader national struggle over electoral integrity in Mexico. By challenging the appointment of an interim governor, the opposition is attempting to establish a legal and political precedent that prevents ruling parties from using temporary administrative roles to influence upcoming election cycles.
