Morena leadership stays intact as Alcalde pledges to stay on; Hernández named head of elections panel

Morena's national leadership will remain in place, with Luisa María Alcalde affirming she will continue as head of the party's National Executive Committee. She said she would leave only if summoned by the President to help strengthen the party, conveying continuity at the top of Morena's leadership. The remarks emphasize stability within the party amid its preparations for future elections.

In a separate move, Morena named Citlalli Hernández as president of the Comisión Nacional de Elecciones, with responsibilities including coordinating alliances ahead of the 2027 midterm elections. Alcalde announced the appointment, which was approved on Thursday, April 16, by Morena's National Executive Committee, signaling a reshaping of the party's electoral apparatus as it plans a new campaign cycle.