The newly formed political party Somos México has accused President Claudia Sheinbaum of acting as the head of the Morena party instead of as Mexico's president.
This confrontation highlights the growing political polarization in Mexico. Somos México seeks national unity, while the accusations suggest a conflict between the president's duty to all citizens and her ties to her political base.
Cecilia Soto, the secretary general of Somos México, criticized the president's approach to governance. "Me extraña que actúe como jefa de Morena, no como presidenta," Soto said [1].
The dispute between the new party and Morena began June 9, 2026 [2]. The friction escalated when Somos México filed a complaint regarding the use of membership records. Specifically, the party denounced six Morena members [2].
In response to the criticisms and the emergence of the new political movement, President Sheinbaum said the opposition is a "partido del viejo régimen," or party of the old regime [1].
Somos México argues that the president is prioritizing party interests over her responsibilities as head of state. This tension comes as the party attempts to establish itself as a viable alternative to the current administration's dominance in the national political landscape.
“"Me extraña que actúe como jefa de Morena, no como presidenta"”
The emergence of Somos México and its immediate clash with the presidency indicates a fragmented political environment where new challengers are attempting to frame the current administration as partisan. By accusing Sheinbaum of acting as a party leader, the new movement is attempting to capitalize on public desire for a non-partisan, unifying executive office.
