The Morena political party organized protests in Chihuahua City to demand a political trial and the removal of Governor Maru Campos from office.
This movement signals a deepening conflict between the state administration and the ruling national party, highlighting tensions over sovereignty and governance in northern Mexico.
The demonstrations took place between May 16 and 18, 2026 [1]. Protesters marched toward the state Government Palace, with some reports indicating that the events triggered road blockades and heightened tension within the capital [2], [3].
Morena officials accused Governor Campos of undermining national sovereignty and alleged the participation of foreign agents in her administration. The party also accused the governor of an alleged boycott, using these claims as the basis for their demand for her impeachment [4], [5].
Governor Campos responded to the mobilizations by emphasizing her commitment to the state. "No se gobierna con gritos ni consignas," Campos said [6]. She said that her administration would continue working for the peace and freedom of families in Chihuahua [6].
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the unrest by distancing the federal executive from the specific tactics used in the state. Sheinbaum said the mobilization against Campos corresponds solely to the Morena party [7].
Reports on the scale of the protests varied. Some sources noted that officials and supporters marched toward the Government Palace [3], while other reports described the mobilization as having low attendance [8].
“"No se gobierna con gritos ni consignas"”
The push for impeachment reflects a strategic effort by Morena to exert pressure on state leadership in Chihuahua. By framing the governor's actions as a violation of national sovereignty, the party is attempting to elevate a local political dispute into a matter of national security and legal necessity, though the lack of consensus on protest attendance suggests varying levels of grassroots support for the move.
