Morena members demand priority for long-term militants

Founders and militants of the Morena party have called for the party to prioritize long-term members and those who have helped strengthen the movement for future candidacies. The group is demanding that individuals known as “chapulines”—politicians who frequently switch between political parties—not be designated as party representatives or candidates.

In regions such as Chiapas and Tamaulipas, concerns have been raised regarding individuals who previously belonged to the PRI or PAN and are now seeking Morena nominations. While the party previously allowed open registration for internal municipal processes, leaders like Ariadna Montiel have moved toward implementing stricter filters and incorporation commissions to review the profiles of those seeking affiliation to prevent opportunistic entries.