Ricardo Anaya, the leader of the PAN bench in the Mexican Senate, has publicly criticized the case surrounding Marx Arriaga Navarro, the former director of Educational Materials at the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), as indicative of the disarray within the Morena party. Anaya pointed out that Arriaga's controversial decisions, particularly his introduction of ideological content into educational materials, exemplify a deep division within the current government and suggest that appointing Arriaga was a significant misjudgment. He argues that it will take Mexico a considerable amount of time to rectify the mistakes made during Arriaga's tenure.

Anaya emphasized that the issue extends beyond just the removal of Arriaga; it pertains to the broader implications of reforming educational content to eliminate ideological bias. He remarked that while the focus on firing Arriaga might be a distraction, the real problem lies in restoring the educational system to a state that prioritizes unbiased and quality content, such as traditional mathematics books. His statements reflect the ongoing political battles in Mexico, where the opposition is seizing on controversies to undermine the ruling party’s credibility.

The situation has sparked widespread discussion regarding the future of educational reform and the potential consequences for the Morena party’s stability. With significant political tensions emerging as a result of internal conflicts, Anaya's comments may pave the way for further scrutiny of educational policies in Mexico, raising critical questions about governance and the role of ideology in public education.