Senator Félix Salgado Macedonio (Morena) has requested a license to participate in the 2027 internal process for his party [1].
The request places the senator in direct conflict with Morena's internal statutes. The party's anti-nepotism clause prohibits direct relatives of a sitting governor from competing for the governorship of that same state [2].
Salgado's daughter, Evelyn Salgado Pineda, currently serves as the governor of Guerrero [3]. Because of this familial tie, party rules would effectively bar the senator from seeking the office. However, Salgado has dismissed these restrictions by citing national law over party bylaws.
"The Constitution allows me to compete for the candidacy to succeed my daughter, Evelyn Salgado, in the governorship of Guerrero," Salgado said [4]. He said that "there is no law that prevents me" from running [5].
Despite the internal rules, Salgado remains committed to the bid. He has addressed reports regarding his eligibility by stating, "They cannot take me down because I have not gone up," Salgado said [6].
Salgado is among 17 Morena legislators who have already requested licenses for the 2027 internal process [1]. The tension between the party's anti-nepotism rules and the senator's interpretation of constitutional law creates a legal and political deadlock within the party's structure.
While some reports suggest the senator will not break with Morena despite the hurdle, others indicate the party's statutes remain a firm barrier to his candidacy [7].
“"No hay ley que me lo impida."”
This situation highlights a clash between Mexico's constitutional eligibility and the internal disciplinary mechanisms of the Morena party. If the party enforces its anti-nepotism clause, it may force a high-profile senator to choose between party loyalty and his political ambitions, potentially creating a rift within the party's leadership in Guerrero ahead of the 2027 elections.
