**Jorge Romero, a Closer Ally to Yunes, Warns Juan Marcos Gutiérrez**
Juan Marcos Gutiérrez, running for General Secretary of the Partido Acción Nacional (PAN), has voiced concerns about integration within the party. “Jorge Romero is more of a Yunes ally. PAN doesn’t deserve to be led by individuals with investigation files against them. I urge former governors to seek leadership with genuine values and someone capable of standing up against the current government,” remarked Gutiérrez.
Gutiérrez is on the election ticket supporting Adriana Dávila Fernández of Tlaxcala as she runs for PAN’s presidency in the upcoming national elections on November 10, 2024. However, internal disputes have already marred the campaign with two formal complaints, according to Gutiérrez. The first issue concerns outdated membership databases provided to Dávila Fernández by PAN Nacional, and the second pertains to Jorge Romero’s early campaign activities, which launched before the official campaign start date.
Juan Marcos Gutiérrez criticized the current national leadership under Marko Cortés for being undemocratic and authoritarian over the past decade. “We seek to rectify this overly simplified perception. Marko Cortés operates secretly, from candidacies to notaries,” he said.
Adriana Dávila’s campaign aims to shift PAN’s focus back to social causes, ensuring it presents as a serious opposition party. “We are a party that debates, demands accountability, and represents true political engagement,” she stated. Dávila and Gutiérrez are reaching out to PAN’s 320,000 members to share their proposals and criticisms of the current national leadership and candidate Jorge Romero, who is closely associated with Marko Cortés.
Addressing broader issues, Gutiérrez remarked on the dangerous trajectory of the country under current leadership. In particular, he highlighted concerns over potential judicial reforms that could benefit organized crime. He also criticized the so-called “fourth transformation,” which he claims dismantles public institutions essential for maintaining checks and balances in governance.
The internal campaign kicked off on September 26 and will conclude with the national election on November 10, aiming to renew both the national and state leaderships of PAN. “PAN is seriously wounded, possibly mortally. This is the last call to action for many of us to initiate change,” Gutiérrez concluded.
**Secondary Article: Concerns Over Judicial Reforms**
Recent statements from PAN leaders have brought judicial reforms under scrutiny. The proposed changes to the judicial system have raised fears of increased influence from organized crime, given the potential for judicial appointments to be compromised. Critics argue that this would undermine the judiciary’s independence and exacerbate insecurity in the nation. This issue is part of broader concerns among opposition parties about the current government’s approach to governance, including the dismantling of public institutions that serve as counterweights to executive power. The opposition calls for a more transparent and accountable reform process to safeguard democratic principles in Mexico.