**Gutiérrez Luna to Reassume Role as President of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies**
In a move solidifying internal support, Morena’s parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies has endorsed Sergio Carlos Gutiérrez Luna to become the President of the Legislative Chamber’s Directive Board once again. This decision follows the unfortunate passing of Ifigenia Martha Martínez and Hernández on October 5, 2024.
Scheduled for a vote on October 8, 2024, the proposal needs a qualified majority for approval—a requirement likely to be met with the backing of Morena and its allies, the Green Party (PVEM) and the Labor Party (PT). Gutiérrez Luna has served as interim president since September 1, 2024, filling in after Martínez and Hernández, who was only able to preside over the opening sessions of the LXVI Legislature and the federal executive power handover ceremony on October 1.
Acknowledged as a tribute to Martínez and Hernández, the agreement to welcome Gutiérrez Luna for a second term follows his previous tenure during the LXIV Legislature. Throughout his career, Gutiérrez Luna has developed an extensive political and legal background. Born on July 12, 1976, in Minatitlán, Veracruz, he graduated as a lawyer from the prestigious Escuela Libre de Derecho and has since acquired expertise in Constitutional and Electoral Law.
Gutiérrez Luna has held various significant roles, such as an advisor for the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and later, as a coordinator of advisors in the Senate. A member of the Morena party, he played key roles in state and national electoral processes and was appointed as the party’s representative to the National Electoral Institute for the 2023-2024 electoral cycle.
**Related Development: Judicial Reform in Guanajuato Faces Opposition**
On October 7, 2024, the Government of Guanajuato announced its challenge to a recent judicial reform, highlighting potential legal conflicts. The matter has now been forwarded to Minister Pérez Dayán for consideration.
In a narrative parallel to Gutiérrez Luna’s reappointment, Guanajuato’s administration is navigating turbulent waters within the national political landscape. This move, among others, underscores the shifting dynamics within Mexico’s state and federal interactions as various political entities continue to assert influence over legislative and judicial processes.
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