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Michoacán political activity of Carlos Torres Piña

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By ~~early~~ late September 2026, Torres Piña continued to show growth in internal preference polls. A survey by Rubrum conducted on September 2 indicated he held 31.5% of the intended vote, marking an increase from 27.9% in April and establishing an 8.2 percentage point lead over the second-place candidate, Raúl Morón (23.3%). During an assembly in Paracho, Torres Piña advocated for prioritizing grassroots organization and the rights of indigenous peoples, stating that the transformation in Michoacán must recognize the ‘historical and cultural significance of native communities.’ On September 15, Morena officially appointed Torres Piña as the state coordinator for the Defense of Transformation and National Sovereignty in Michoacán. This appointment followed an internal demoscopic process by the National Elections Commission to select a leader for political and organizational tasks ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. Morena national president Ariadna Montiel emphasized the need for party unity during this transition. Following the announcement, PVEM state leader Ernesto Núñez Aguilar expressed his commitment to working in unity with Torres Piña to strengthen the Morena-PT-PVEM coalition for the upcoming electoral cycle. On September 23, Morena legislators in Michoacán called for internal cohesion. Deputy Anabet Franco Carrizales urged members to respect established mechanisms and prioritize the ‘Fourth Transformation’ project over individual aspirations. Deputy Fabiola Alanís Sámano, a former candidate for the same coordination role, acknowledged tensions regarding the selection process but called for ‘political skill and generosity’ to maintain party unity. By September 30, official demographic results confirmed Torres Piña’s ~~appointment,~~ appointment as Morena’s state coordinator, noting he achieved a perfect score of 10 out of 10 based on the party’s evaluation methodology. He led in key indicators, including positive opinion, honesty, and proximity. In terms of voter preference among supporters of the Morena-PT-PVEM coalition, Torres Piña reached 23.41%, while Raúl Morón and Fabiola Alanís recorded 12.77% and 11.36% respectively. On October 7, marking 15 years since the founding of Morena, Torres Piña called for increased unity and territorial organization within the movement in Michoacán. He emphasized the necessity of prioritizing the collective project over personal interests to defend sovereignty. As part of this organizational strategy, Torres Piña recognized the leadership of Gaby Molina, praising her management of the state’s education department. Molina responded by calling on regional structures to align with Torres Piña’s coordination to strengthen the movement’s presence ahead of the 2027 political challenges, focusing on building an agenda based on local needs.

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