### Mario Delgado Bids Farewell to Morena Leadership and Highlights Electoral Victories
Mario Martín Delgado Carrillo stepped down as the President of the National Executive Committee (CEN) of Morena on September 30, 2024, passing the baton to Luisa María Alcalde Luján, former head of the Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB). Through a video posted on his social media account X (formerly Twitter), Delgado reflected on his four-year tenure, asserting that the “movement of transformation” had become stronger than ever.
Delgado emphasized his pride in the movement’s resilience, highlighting that it remained a tool of the people and consistently stood on the right side of history. He recalled the necessity of reactivating the party and keeping the movement engaged when he took over the presidency on November 5, 2020.
Now serving as the head of the Federal Ministry of Public Education (SEP), Delgado noted several key victories during his leadership. Among these were the wins of 12 out of 15 gubernatorial races in 2021 in alliance with the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM). Morena secured a simple majority in the Chamber of Deputies with 278 seats, and achieved victory in 503 local deputy races and 706 municipal elections.
Delgado underscored that in the 2022 elections, Morena conquered four of six gubernatorial contests and accomplished the “historic feat” of ousting the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) from the State of Mexico after nearly a century. Further, he mentioned promoting the mandate revocation in 2022, marking a significant step in enhancing Mexico’s democratic life.
In 2024, Delgado highlighted that Morena achieved remarkable electoral results. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo became the first woman president of Mexico, securing the highest number of votes in the nation’s history with 36 million ballots cast in her favor. The coalition “Let’s Continue Making History” triumphed in seven out of nine gubernatorial races, secured a supermajority in the Chamber of Deputies with 364 seats, and won a majority in the Senate with 83 seats, among other substantial local victories.
Delgado also pointed out the comprehensive renewal within Morena, including the organization of the Ordinary National Congress in 2022. This Congress re-elected the leadership and general secretary, revamped the National Executive Committee, established a new National Council, and updated essential documents to reflect the party’s evolving reality.
Reflecting on the importance of unity, Delgado noted that Morena successfully conducted an open survey to select its presidential candidate, emphasizing that the people decided it was time for female leadership with Claudia Sheinbaum emerging as the choice.
Ending his address, Delgado celebrated the generational shift within the party, highlighting the incoming national leadership as a practice to prevent the formation of power monopolies and to prepare the ground for future generations within Morena.
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### Secondary Article: Morena Leadership Transition and Significant Reforms
In a related development, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador bid farewell to Morena’s membership on September 26, 2024, through a heartfelt letter. He called for unity and support for the upcoming president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
López Obrador expressed immense satisfaction with the transition and urged the party members to support Sheinbaum with the same loyalty and enthusiasm they had shown him. He emphasized that the country was concluding the initial phase of the “fourth transformation” and that Sheinbaum’s leadership would begin a new era for consolidating profound and lasting changes.
Describing Sheinbaum as a social activist, academic, scientist, political leader, and exceptional governor, López Obrador praised her talent, preparation, convictions, and kind heart. He highlighted that her presidency, starting October 1, 2024, signifies a historical milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead Mexico, marking a significant achievement for both her and the nation.
As he retired from politics and public life, López Obrador expressed gratitude toward the people of Mexico and Morena’s members for their unwavering support. He shared some advice for Morena’s militancy, stressing the movement’s foundational principles and expressing confidence in Sheinbaum’s capability, dedication, and honesty to continue the transformative work.
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