# Political party leadership shifts in Querétaro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-party-leadership-shifts-in-quertaro > Updated: 2026-08-28T01:46:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political parties in Querétaro are adjusting leadership structures in preparation for the 2027 electoral process. Laura Ballesteros has been appointed as the state coordinator for Movimiento Ciudadano (MC). She intends to position the party as a “third way” and a local political alternative, citing successes in other states as models. Her platform includes strengthening the participation of women and youth through a dedicated Gender Unit. Following this, Morena appointed Santiago Nieto Castillo as its state coordinator. This move has drawn criticism from opposition deputies in the PAN and Movimiento Ciudadano, who suggested the appointment could trigger a political realignment. While Morena defended the decision as a result of internal party commissions, opposition members questioned Nieto Castillo’s political record and urged the party to remain consistent with its anti-corruption rhetoric. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Santiago Nieto Castillo appointed Morena state coordinator in Querétaro Opposition parties in Querétaro, including PAN and Movimiento Ciudadano, have criticized Santiago Nieto Castillo’s appointment as Morena’s state coordinator, citing potential political shifts for 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-nieto-castillo-appointed-morena-state-coordinator-in-quertaro ### 2026-08-20: Laura Ballesteros joins Movimiento Ciudadano leadership in Querétaro Laura Ballesteros has been named state coordinator for Movimiento Ciudadano in Querétaro, seeking to establish the party as a political alternative ahead of the 2027 elections. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/laura-ballesteros-joins-movimiento-ciudadano-leadership-in-quertaro --- Cite as: Political party leadership shifts in Querétaro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-party-leadership-shifts-in-quertaro