# Movimiento Ciudadano political strategy in Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/movimiento-ciudadano-political-strategy-in-mexico > Updated: 2026-08-17T17:41:44.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Jorge Álvarez Máynez, national coordinator of Movimiento Ciudadano, has been engaging in activities to position the party for the 2027 elections across different Mexican states. In Querétaro, Máynez held a conference at the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro to discuss national challenges and youth engagement. He indicated that the party intends to compete in the 2027 Querétaro gubernatorial election without alliances, aiming for a three-way contest against PAN and Morena. During this visit, student protesters gathered to demand dialogue regarding reproductive and LGBTIQ+ rights. In Michoacán, Máynez expressed formal support for Grecia Quiroz, the mayor of Uruapan, and the Movimiento del Sombrero. He defended the legacy of the movement’s founder, Carlos Manzo, describing Manzo’s death as a “cowardly assassination.” Máynez accused opponents of attempting to marginalize the movement, an action viewed by analysts as a potential move toward a strategic alliance for the upcoming gubernatorial race in Michoacán. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Jorge Álvarez Máynez endorses Grecia Quiroz and Carlos Manzo's legacy Movimiento Ciudadano leader Jorge Álvarez Máynez has endorsed Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz, accusing political opponents of trying to suppress the Movimiento del Sombrero ahead of the 2027 elections. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-lvarez-mynez-endorses-grecia-quiroz-and-carlos-manzos-legacy ### 2026-08-11: Jorge Álvarez Máynez visits UAQ to discuss political future Movimiento Ciudadano leader Jorge Álvarez Máynez visited UAQ in Querétaro to discuss national challenges and the 2027 elections, amid student protests regarding political presence on campus. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-lvarez-mynez-visits-uaq-to-discuss-political-future --- Cite as: Movimiento Ciudadano political strategy in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/movimiento-ciudadano-political-strategy-in-mexico