# Movimiento Ciudadano political developments in Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/movimiento-ciudadano-political-developments-in-mexico > Updated: 2026-10-12T14:43:06.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4. Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) continues to expand its organizational reach through strategic recruitment and internal maneuvering. The party has successfully integrated Mario Calzada Mercado, a federal deputy for Querétaro and former municipal president of El Marqués, who departed from the PRI following personal and political reflection. Additionally, Senator Néstor Camarillo Medina has signaled openness to the incorporation of former Puebla mayor Enrique Doger Guerrero, noting that a recent meeting was held to discuss political matters and resolve previous differences. In Sonora, political maneuvering is intensifying ahead of the 2027 elections. Reports suggest a potential strategic alliance where Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas may provide political legitimacy to Ernesto ‘El Borrego’ Gándara, a former PRI member. This move is viewed as an effort to merge Colosio Riojas’s appeal among younger voters with Gándara’s established base to create a competitive front against Morena. However, internal tensions have emerged in the region. Colosio Riojas has faced criticism for comments regarding Alejandro López Caballero, a candidate for municipal presidency in the state capital. Colosio Riojas suggested that López Caballero has matters requiring clarification, a statement interpreted by some as an attempt to obstruct his candidacy. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Movimiento Ciudadano political shifts in Sonora Political shifts in Sonora show Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas potentially backing Ernesto Gándara for Movimiento Ciudadano in 2027, amid internal party tensions and candidate vetting. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/movimiento-ciudadano-political-shifts-in-sonora ### 2026-10-11: Movimiento Ciudadano sees political shifts in Mexico Federal Deputy Mario Calzada Mercado has joined Movimiento Ciudadano after leaving the PRI, while Senator Néstor Camarillo Medina signaled the party is open to welcoming former Puebla mayor Enrique Doger. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/movimiento-ciudadano-sees-political-shifts-in-mexico ### 2026-10-09: Movimiento Ciudadano strengthens political structure for 2027 elections Movimiento Ciudadano is organizing for the 2027 Mexican elections, adding Ernesto Gándara in Sonora and considering Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas for the Nuevo León governorship. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/movimiento-ciudadano-strengthens-political-structure-for-2027-elections ### 2026-09-26: Movimiento Ciudadano denies national alliance with PRI amid political friction PRI legislator Tania Larios accused Movimiento Ciudadano of recruiting former PRI members, while MC official Omar Cervantes denied any national alliance with the PRI, prioritizing citizen engagement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/movimiento-ciudadano-denies-national-alliance-with-pri-amid-political-friction --- Cite as: Movimiento Ciudadano political developments in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/movimiento-ciudadano-political-developments-in-mexico