# PAN political activity in Baja California Sur > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pan-political-activity-in-baja-california-sur > Updated: 2026-08-28T03:04:53.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Francisco Pelayo Covarrubias, a federal deputy and prospective candidate for the governorship of Baja California Sur, has received formal support from the National Action Party (PAN) leadership. During a plenary meeting in La Paz, Pelayo pledged to defend the integrity of the 2027 elections, stating, “We are going to protect the 2027 election with our own lives, if necessary,” and proposed economic measures such as reducing the Value Added Tax (IVA) from 16 percent to 10 percent. Following this support, Pelayo was officially appointed as the PAN Coordinator of the Defense of the Homeland, Family, and Liberty in Baja California Sur. In this capacity, he has addressed President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo regarding critical shortages in healthcare, potable water, and electricity. Pelayo also denounced the alleged use of government programs for political coercion and criticized the redirection of public funds toward propaganda instead of public security and hospital maintenance. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Francisco Pelayo appointed PAN coordinator in Baja California Sur PAN has appointed Francisco Pelayo as its coordinator in Baja California Sur, as he calls on President Sheinbaum to address regional shortages in water, electricity, and healthcare. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/francisco-pelayo-appointed-pan-coordinator-in-baja-california-sur ### 2026-08-26: Francisco Pelayo Covarrubias receives PAN support for Baja California Sur governorship PAN leadership has expressed support for Francisco Pelayo Covarrubias as a gubernatorial prospect for Baja California Sur, amid discussions regarding the 2027 elections and local economic reforms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/francisco-pelayo-covarrubias-receives-pan-support-for-baja-california-sur-governorship --- Cite as: PAN political activity in Baja California Sur. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pan-political-activity-in-baja-california-sur