# Mexico PAN leadership disputes and Chihuahua reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-pan-electoral-court-battles > Updated: 2026-08-05T04:08:06.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 10. In early June, a magistrate of Mexico’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal drafted a ruling to overturn the INE’s sanction of PAN’s “Los traicionaron” ad, citing protection for political criticism. The tribunal later upheld PAN’s gender‑parity amendment and cleared leader Jorge Romero to run for re‑election, though a dissenting judge warned of unequal conditions for future female candidates. Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván of Chihuahua faced renewed Morena criticism for a 12‑day absence, which she framed as work done outside the governor’s office and denounced the federal government as a “government of death.” Security concerns persisted as the state attorney‑general post remained vacant for over two months, prompting Morena deputies to question the governor’s loyalty‑based appointments. PAN’s internal renewal continued with Ana Cristina Ledezma López becoming the first female state president in Veracruz, Celia Bonaga Ruiz taking the parliamentary coordinator role in Puebla, and the party electing its first female state president in Tamaulipas, followed by three new women councilors announced by the Tamaulipas Electoral Institute. In August 2026, PAN state president Daniela Álvarez launched the “Muerte y Morena es lo mismo” campaign, accusing Morena of colluding with organized crime and opposing a state electoral reform that would allow nullifying elections when criminal groups intervene. Concurrently, PAN parliamentary coordinator Alfredo Chávez and Movimiento Ciudadano deputy Francisco Sánchez presented a constitutional amendment to grant Chihuahua’s Fiscalía General autonomy, proposing an eight‑year term, budget independence and removal only for serious causes. The proposal was submitted to the state Congress, referred to the Justice Commission, and now seeks a qualified majority of 22 of the 33 legislators to become law. ## Claims - Chihuahua is one of six Mexican states that currently lack an autonomous Fiscalía, while 26 states have adopted such models. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Coordinators of Movimiento Ciudadano and PAN presented a constitutional reform initiative to grant autonomy to the Fiscalía General del Estado of Chihuahua. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The reform would give the Fiscalía technical, budgetary, financial and managerial autonomy, separating it from the executive branch. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The head of the autonomous Fiscalía would serve an eight‑year term and be appointed by a two‑thirds qualified majority of the state Congress. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The reform aims to protect investigations from political pressure and organized‑crime influence. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Justice Commission will analyze the initiative and hold hearings before a full congressional vote. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Chihuahua Moves to Grant Autonomy to State Attorney's Office Chihuahua legislators from Movimiento Ciudadano and PAN introduced a constitutional reform to grant the state attorney's office autonomy, separating it from the executive and establishing an eight‑year term for 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-pushes-legal-reforms-to-curb-prosecutor-politicization-and-property-crime ### 2026-07-14: Tamaulipas electoral institute to appoint three new women councilors Tamaulipas Electoral Institute will name three new women councilors in September, cutting candidates to 16 and urging non‑partisan, experienced selections amid PAN internal tensions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamaulipas-electoral-institute-to-appoint-three-new-women-councilors ### 2026-07-13: Chihuahua Governor Rejects Plan to Change State Prosecutor's Autonomy Chihuahua’s governor says no changes to the state prosecutor’s autonomy and promises a new prosecutor profile, while the FGE notes the release of former cartel lieutenant Noel Salgueiro for a security meeting. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-governor-rejects-plan-to-change-state-prosecutors-autonomy ### 2026-07-13: Chihuahua's attorney general seat vacant for two months amid security concerns Chihuahua has been without a permanent attorney general for over two months; Morena deputy María Antonieta Pérez Reyes says the delay shows the state’s low priority for security and warns against political‑loy‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahuas-attorney-general-seat-vacant-for-two-months-amid-security-concerns ### 2026-07-02: Mexico's PAN names new congressional leader in Puebla and elects first female state president in Tamaulipas The PAN has appointed Celia Bonaga as head of its Puebla congressional caucus and, in Tamaulipas, elected its first female state president after an internal vote. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-pan-names-new-congressional-leader-in-puebla-and-elects-first-female-state-president-in-tama ### 2026-06-21: Ana Ledezma Becomes First Female State President of Mexico’s PAN in Veracruz Ana Ledezma was unanimously elected as the first female state president of Mexico’s PAN in Veracruz, pending national ratification, and outlined a strategy to boost membership and prepare for 2027 elections. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ana-ledezma-becomes-first-female-state-president-of-mexicos-pan-in-veracruz ### 2026-06-18: Chihuahua Governor Defends Lack of Office Presence Amid Opposition Criticism Chihuahua’s Governor Maru Campos defended her lack of office attendance after Senator Andrea Chávez raised concerns, arguing governance can occur outside a desk and criticizing the federal government. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-governor-defends-lack-of-office-presence-amid-opposition-criticism ### 2026-06-15: Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos Criticised for 12‑Day Absence Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos faced Morena criticism for a 12‑day absence, with calls to request leave and concerns over security and a constitutional reform allowing such absences. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-pan-party-enforces-strict-candidate-selection-rules-amid-gender-debate ### 2026-06-10: Mexico's Electoral Court Upholds PAN Gender Parity Rules and Allows Leader Romero's Re‑election Mexico's TEPJF confirmed PAN's new gender‑parity rules for leadership and allowed current head Jorge Romero to run for re‑election, despite a dissent noting possible inequality for women candidates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-electoral-court-upholds-pan-gender-parity-rules-and-allows-leader-romeros-reelection ### 2026-06-02: Mexico's PAN Seeks Court Reversal of INE Sanction Over Political Ad A TEPJF magistrate will propose overturning the INE's sanction against PAN's campaign ad, arguing it is protected speech; the PAN faces a broader credibility crisis amid leadership and corruption concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-pan-seeks-court-reversal-of-ine-sanction-over-political-ad --- Cite as: Mexico PAN leadership disputes and Chihuahua reforms. 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