Chihuahua PAN condemns Morena vote on election reform amid governor's candidacy

State legislators from Morena and the Labor Party voted against a constitutional reform that would strengthen protections for democratic elections against organized‑crime interference. The PAN’s state president, Daniela Álvarez, said the move undermined the legitimacy of the upcoming gubernatorial race, in which Morena is considering candidates such as Andrea Chávez and Cruz Pérez Cuéllar.

Governor Maru Campos launched a two‑day border‑region tour, inaugurated a new rehabilitation unit in Ciudad Juárez and called for defense of the rule of law, accusing Morena of protecting officials linked to criminal groups. Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla posted a video backing Campos, while city council member Rosa Isela Martínez demanded federal action to fix chronic electric‑power outages that threaten water services.

President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected Campos’s accusations as political propaganda and affirmed continued security cooperation with the United States. Earlier she had remarked that the PAN historically seeks subordination to the United States, a statement that sparked further debate.

The controversy highlights ongoing tensions in Chihuahua over electoral integrity, alleged cartel influence, and the state’s relationship with the federal government.