Another PAN member joins Claudia Sheinbaum’s cause

Another PAN member joins Claudia Sheinbaum’s cause, sparking a wave of criticism from those who were once part of the national party.

The new PAN member aligning with Claudia Sheinbaum is Rommel Pacheco, the Mexican diver who was elected as a federal deputy in the Chamber of Deputies with the support of the PAN.

On his personal X account, the Mexican athlete expressed his gratitude to Sheinbaum Pardo, who is the announced presidential candidate of Morena, for including him in her project.

In response, Sheinbaum shared Pacheco’s post and stated that it is a privilege to have him on board.

Another PAN member joins Claudia Sheinbaum’s

Rommel Pacheco,another PAN member joins Claudia Sheinbaum’s cause is his real name, Rommel Aghmed Pacheco Marrufo.

He is a politician hailing from Mérida, Yucatán, born in 1986. As part of his academic background, he pursued a degree in Business Administration at the Universidad Anáhuac.

From a young age, he showed a keen interest in sports. Around 1999, the Mexican Diving Federation recognized him for his excellence as an athlete.

In addition to sports, Pacheco Marrufo has also ventured into entertainment and politics.

Following the Tokyo Olympics, the athlete announced his entry into the world of politics and in early August 2021, he became a state deputy for the PAN.

The diver made his debut in the Pan American Games in 2003 in Santo Domingo, where he won a gold medal. He has participated in at least four editions of that tournament.

This isn’t the first time that opponents of Morena have declared their support for Claudia Sheinbaum, who will run in the 2024 presidential elections.

In July of last year, PAN deputy Gonzalo Espina announced the formation of the ‘Ola Azul con Claudia Sheinbaum’ (Blue Wave with Claudia Sheinbaum), a group of PAN members seeking to lend their support.

This came after alleging that there was pressure to support Xóchitl Gálvez as the candidate for the coordination of the Broad Front for Mexico.

On September 23rd, Sheinbaum met with PRI and PAN members in Culiacán, Sinaloa, welcoming 54 prominent former PRI members, businessmen, and world boxing champion Julio César Chávez to join Morena.

Despite resistance from Morena members, Sheinbaum called for unity, affirming that Morena has open doors for those who choose to join the transformation.

Also read: The latest polls favor Claudia Sheinbaum.