Hugo Eric Flores, president of the Partido Construyendo Sociedades de Paz (PAZ), said his party is not a satellite of the Morena party.
The dispute highlights the tension between smaller political entities and Mexico's dominant ruling party, as PAZ attempts to establish a distinct identity before future elections.
Flores said that the party maintains political independence and rejected the idea of being subordinated to Morena. However, the party recently lost its official registration [1]. According to reports, this loss resulted from participation in an electoral coalition that failed to meet the joint registration requirements established by electoral law [1].
Despite the claim of independence, Flores continues to serve as a federal deputy within the Morena legislative bloc [2]. When asked about his position in the Chamber of Deputies, Flores said he will not leave the Morena bloc for now [3].
Flores said the party is the result of 20 years of citizen work [4]. He said that the institute will be independent and not a satellite of the "Cuarta Transformación" movement [5].
Looking toward the 2027 election, the party has set a goal of securing 2 million votes without relying on electoral alliances [6]. This target serves as a benchmark for the party to prove its viability as a standalone political force in Mexico.
The loss of registration creates a significant hurdle for the party's ambitions. Under Mexican law, parties that lose their registration must meet specific thresholds, or reorganize, to regain the legal standing necessary to field candidates on their own ballot.
“"Nuestro partido mantiene independencia política respecto a Morena y rechazamos ser subordinado."”
The situation facing Partido Paz illustrates the precarious nature of small parties in Mexico's current political climate. While Hugo Eric Flores seeks to project an image of independence to attract voters in 2027, his continued presence in the Morena legislative bloc creates a perceived contradiction. The loss of official registration further complicates this strategy, forcing the party to rely on grassroots growth rather than established coalition structures to regain legal legitimacy.
