Mexico Opposition Coalition Poised to Name Xóchitl Gálvez as Presidential Candidate
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Xóchitl Gálvez, a senator with humble origins and a centrist platform, is on track to represent the opposition coalition in the 2024 election.
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While she has gained ground, Gálvez remains a long shot against López Obrador’s Morena party, which holds Congress and governs 22 of Mexico’s 32 states.
Mexico’s opposition picks Xóchitl Gálvez as its 2024 presidential candidate, to face the party of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who can't seek reelection.
Xochitl Galvez's nomination increases the probability of an all-woman battle for the presidency -- between Galvez and former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, seen as the favorite to represent the ruling party in June 2024.