On November 21, 2025, the political heart of Mexico pulsed with renewed unity and tension as President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo convened a private meeting with deputies and senators from her supporting parties—Morena, the Partido del Trabajo (PT), and the Partido Verde Ecologista de México (PVEM)—inside the storied walls of Palacio Nacional. The gathering, shrouded in confidentiality with legislators asked to surrender their cellphones, signaled not only a moment of strategic consolidation but also set the stage for the next chapter in the country’s evolving political landscape.
According to El Heraldo de San Luis Potosí, the meeting’s centerpiece was the announcement of a renewed alliance among Morena, PT, and PVEM for the 2027 midterm elections, with an official declaration planned for January 2026. This coalition, born under the banner of the Fourth Transformation, aims to extend the political project that has dominated Mexican politics in recent years. Morena deputy Carlos Arreola Mallol didn’t mince words: “We will close ranks with President Claudia Sheinbaum, given the atrocious and international attack she is experiencing, with millions of pesos invested in bot campaigns and disinformation, as well as foreign governments trying to undermine our sovereignty.”
Arreola’s statement underscored a sense of siege, but also a determination to resist external interference and internal discord. “From San Luis Potosí, we stand with the president, and this also means that the Fourth Transformation, which was integrated into the legislative and electoral alliance, continues with Claudia Sheinbaum. We have the parliamentary majority and will not play into the hands of the right,” he added, emphasizing the coalition’s resolve to avoid infighting and prioritize unity when selecting future candidates—likely through internal surveys.
PVEM deputy Héctor Serrano Cortés echoed this sentiment, reminding his colleagues that the idea of a continued alliance was first floated by Governor Ricardo Gallardo. He pledged ongoing support for Sheinbaum’s reforms and presidency: “We are not just allies of the president, we are of the president, and it’s important to highlight this because we have all worked in favor of her project, each contributing our grain of sand.”
The alliance’s reaffirmation wasn’t limited to local voices. As Plaza de Armas reported, Querétaro’s federal deputy Ricardo Astudillo Suárez highlighted the PVEM’s commitment at the national level. Astudillo stressed the goal of surpassing the 580,295 votes the coalition secured in Querétaro for Sheinbaum in the last election, and pointed out the PVEM’s national contribution of over 4.3 million votes to the coalition. “We recognize the leadership of the president, who is committed and working to solve the great challenges facing our country,” he said. “We reiterate that our president is not alone—here are the Green deputies, the most disciplined and orderly parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies, and the results speak for themselves.”
Yet, as the ruling bloc solidified its ranks, opposition leaders sharpened their rhetoric. On November 22, 2025, the national leader of the Partido Acción Nacional (PAN), Jorge Romero, launched a blistering critique of President Sheinbaum, accusing her of lying and mismanaging the country. “You are lying, distorting. Stop lying. Stop seeing ghosts where there are none, president. Better understand that this country is growing tired of you, beyond the other parties. Stop blaming everyone else for your government’s failures,” Romero declared in a video, as reported by Político MX. He went further, charging Sheinbaum with attempting to distract from the nation’s problems: “You are crossing a line, president. I understand you are desperate. You should be, because it’s clear the country is falling apart.”
Morena’s national leader, Luisa María Alcalde, swiftly came to Sheinbaum’s defense, leveraging her social media presence to counter Romero’s attacks. “Jorge, don’t get it wrong. You say the president is desperate and the country is falling apart. If something is falling apart, it’s your credibility. And if someone is desperate, it’s you, because you can no longer deceive Mexico,” Alcalde shot back. She cited that 80% of Mexicans support Sheinbaum’s leadership and that more than 13 million people have been lifted out of poverty under her administration. Alcalde also criticized PAN for voting against budgets for social programs and accused Romero of previously inciting violence, referencing the opposition’s alleged role in orchestrating the Generación Z protest march. “We are not the same. You represent corruption, violence, classism, but above all, cynicism. We represent transformation, justice, and above all, hope for Mexico,” Alcalde concluded.
While the political discourse heated up, the legislative machinery continued to churn. As Diario Red and Agencias described, the November 21 meeting at Palacio Nacional wasn’t just about electoral strategy. President Sheinbaum and her legislative allies reviewed the year’s accomplishments and mapped out priorities for the months ahead. Lawmakers expressed their solidarity in the face of opposition efforts to block key reforms, and Sheinbaum herself called for broad participation in a mass gathering scheduled for December 6, 2025, in the Zócalo, marking the seventh anniversary of the Fourth Transformation movement.
Morena senator Ignacio Mier underscored the unity of the movement: “The meeting confirmed the alliance of the parties and the unity around the project voted for by millions of Mexicans.” Adán Augusto López, coordinator of Morena’s senators, added, “There was a lot of solidarity and loyalty expressed toward the president.”
The legislative achievements since Sheinbaum took office have been substantial. Ricardo Monreal, Morena’s coordinator in the Chamber of Deputies, tallied the results: 44 constitutional reforms, 15 new laws, and 72 regulatory modifications in just 14 months—many aimed at benefiting indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities and reinforcing national sovereignty. Noteworthy reforms still on the table include reducing the workweek to 40 hours, recognizing farmworkers’ rights, and a comprehensive water management overhaul, which is set to be discussed in open forums before a vote. “It’s important to take stock with her and continue. We will keep supporting her without hesitation, without farce, without deception, without simulation, because she legitimately won the election,” Monreal said. He praised Sheinbaum’s “correct leadership, honesty, and capacity,” emphasizing her historic role as Mexico’s first female president.
Sheinbaum herself thanked the legislators for their support, particularly for passing the 2026 Economic Package, which was highlighted as a cornerstone for the administration’s ongoing reforms and social programs. “Tomorrow afternoon, deputies and senators are coming. I want to thank them for approving the Economic Package,” she announced before the meeting.
As Mexico heads toward the 2027 midterm elections, the political landscape is marked by both robust alliances and fierce disputes. The Fourth Transformation coalition is betting on unity and legislative accomplishment, while the opposition intensifies its critique, hoping to sway public opinion. With a major anniversary rally on the horizon and a raft of reforms in progress, the coming months promise to test the strength, discipline, and appeal of Sheinbaum’s movement in the eyes of the Mexican people.
In this charged atmosphere, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both the ruling coalition and its challengers. As the parties look ahead to 2026 and beyond, the battle for Mexico’s future is well and truly underway.
