Former PAN national leader Manuel Espino has joined Andrés Manuel López Obrador's presidential campaign as coordinator of social and civil organizations.
In a significant move ahead of the upcoming elections in Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the presidential candidate for the coalition 'Juntos Haremos Historia', announced that former national leader of the PAN, Manuel Espino, is joining his campaign. Espino will serve as the coordinator of social and civil organizations, indicating a strategic alliance that could bolster López Obrador's support base significantly.
During a rally held in Progreso, Yucatán, Espino publicly reiterated his support for López Obrador and his political group, 'Ruta 5'. He highlighted the importance of this group, claiming it represents approximately 800,000 votes. Espino's endorsement comes as an important acknowledgment of López Obrador’s political viability, suggesting that Espino will actively work to rally civil associations to back the presidential bid of López Obrador.
Furthermore, Espino expressed his personal admiration for López Obrador, emphasizing his belief in López Obrador's integrity and political stature. This partnership could impact the electoral landscape by consolidating support from diverse political groups and the electorate, highlighting the shifting allegiances in Mexican politics as the election approaches.
