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Ildefonso Guajardo, former Minister of the Economy, has announced that he will not seek to contest the internal process of Va por México (PRI-PAN-PRD) to be a presidential candidate in 2024 and to lead Mexico’s broad front. In addition, he confirmed that he had received an invitation from the leaders of the opposition coalition Manage your international relationship abroad.
Guajardo indicated, via a video clip broadcast on Sunday, July 9, that after touring the country for five months and talking with young people, businessmen, peasants and others, Did not achieve adequate positioning.
“With the realism that characterizes me, I realize that these five months were not enough to hold a position It allows me at this moment to aspire to compete. “Today I decided to reject my personal aspirations,” said Guajardo.
Regarding the international relationship of Va por México, he said that in 2024 The opposition will face “state elections” And that “we must move immediately so that the world turns its sights on Mexico”, by being in other countries to announce the alliance and “participation in the fight” that will take place in the coming months.
The former Minister of Economy, who at the time negotiated the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC), used his video to emphasize the influence of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in the upcoming elections, In addition to asking citizens to register on the site de Va por México, where signatures will be collected after which the stages of the internal process will be reported, which will determine the candidate on Sunday 3 September.
Alejandro Alito Moreno, deputy and national leader of the PRI, announced this Sunday that Virginia’s state leaders will meet with Ildefonso Guajardo, and Thank you for your acceptance Representing the opposition abroad.
We are proud to report that you have accepted our offer (Ildefonso Guajardo). We recognize your experience and proven ability. This was manifested during his political career in public and private service.”
