Mexico's Morena party picks Ana Lilia Rivera as candidate for Tlaxcala governor in 2027

On September 28, 2026, Mexico's ruling party Morena selected Ana Lilia Rivera as its coordinator for the defense of the transformation in Tlaxcala, making her the likely candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. The announcement was made in Mexico City by party president Ariadna Montiel. Rivera, a senator on leave and former PRD member, has a long history in activism and politics. She will now begin a statewide tour to unify support ahead of the election.