The national president of the National Action Party (PAN), Jorge Romero, affirmed that his party remains open to dialogue with all political forces, including the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Party of Mexico (PVEM), within the framework of the electoral reform debate.
The PAN leader revealed that outreach to these parties has been constant due to the current legislative situation.
“We have spoken a lot with the PT and the Green Party. A lot. That’s what they’re forcing us to do,” Romero stated during an interview with Milenio.
The party leader suggested that this scenario opens a stage in which “nothing is set in stone” or “closed,” allowing the National Action Party to sit down and discuss the so-called Plan B announced by the President of the Republic.
Regarding the electoral reform, Romero explained that the PAN voted against the original initiative because it considered it detrimental, but reiterated that his party remains open to dialogue. However, he criticized the ruling party for refusing to address the issue of organized crime in the discussion, particularly its interference in the candidate selection process—a point the PAN considers the greatest challenge to the current system.
He also expressed openness to allowing citizens to decide the order of the proportional representation lists, provided that the country’s fundamental problems are addressed.
Regarding the electoral landscape in Nuevo León, Jorge Romero confirmed an internal resolution for the party to compete under its own banner in the state.
“We are very determined that this is the moment for the PAN to go all in,” he stated, explaining that they seek to strengthen the party’s brand identity in preparation for the upcoming elections.
Despite this local decision, the leader categorically ruled out a break with the PRI, both at the state and federal levels. “There is no break with the PRI in Nuevo León, nor with the PRI at the national level,” he emphasized.
Romero emphasized that the national opposition should not turn against itself, as this would only benefit the ruling party.
The PAN leader announced that the party will make a statement of “complete openness,” welcoming all citizen and civil society leaders who wish to join the project, seeking to represent the segment of the population that does not identify with the current government.
Source: politico
