Sen. Félix Salgado Macedonio (Morena) requested a leave of absence from the Senate following a new party rule prohibiting the inheritance of public offices [1].
The move comes as Morena established internal norms to prevent family members from succeeding one another in government positions. This development creates a potential conflict for Salgado Macedonio, who is viewed as positioning himself for a future leadership role in Guerrero.
The senator's request for leave coincides with the party's efforts to curb nepotism within its ranks [1]. Despite these internal regulations, Salgado Macedonio said he intends to pursue the governorship of Guerrero in 2027 [2].
Observers describe the timing of the leave as a strategic maneuver to distance himself from the legislative body while preparing for a regional campaign [2]. The move allows him to operate outside the immediate daily constraints of the Senate while the party navigates its new anti-nepotism framework.
Addressing the legality of his ambitions, Salgado Macedonio said, "No hay ley que me lo impida" — "There is no law that prevents me" [2].
By requesting a leave of absence, the senator avoids direct conflict with the Senate's current operational requirements while maintaining his political standing in Guerrero. The tension between Morena's internal party rules, and the legal requirements for candidacy, remains a central point of contention for the 2027 cycle [2].
“"No hay ley que me lo impida"”
This situation highlights a friction between Morena's public commitment to ending nepotism and the personal ambitions of its high-ranking members. By stepping away from the Senate via a leave of absence, Salgado Macedonio may be attempting to bypass the optics of the new rule while leveraging his influence to secure a gubernatorial nomination in 2027.
