# The Political Siege on Mexico's New Party Somos The ruling Morena party targets the opposition group Somos through electoral corruption allegations. - **Source:** [El País México](https://elpais.com/mexico) - **Published:** 2026-11-08 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8038110e-b82f-4953-9e06-5f4222ec9a29 ## Emergence of Somos Party The Somos party originated from the Marea Rosa movement, which gained prominence defending the National Electoral Institute (INE) against the Fourth Transformation. Despite successfully transitioning into a formal political entity, the party faced immediate bureaucratic hurdles, including a forced name change. They now prepare for their first electoral test next year. ## Early Legal Challenges The party's inception was marked by the imprisonment of Ernesto Ruffo, forcing leader Guadalupe Acosta to shift focus from political debates to legal defense. This early crisis set a difficult tone for the new organization, which is already being framed by the current administration as a symbol of the past. ## The INE Corruption Scandal A corruption scandal involving Guadalupe Taddei at the INE has triggered intense scrutiny from the government. Officials argue that the corruption is systemic, citing that current suppliers have held contracts for over two decades. This narrative allows the administration to link the current controversy to the tenure of Lorenzo Córdova. ## Targeting Lorenzo Córdova Lorenzo Córdova, who led the INE for nine years, is now a primary target of the government's offensive. Because his former team of electoral specialists is associated with the Somos party, the administration effectively labels the new party as the successor to the previous political order, replacing Calderón as the villain. ## Government Offensive Strategy President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Morena party have launched a coordinated campaign against Córdova, supported by the Superior Audit Office and the FGR. Despite the severity of these accusations, Córdova has responded with public interviews that critics describe as arrogant, seemingly underestimating the political weight of the government's current aggressive stance. ## Absurdity in Political Discourse The current political climate allows for highly improbable accusations to gain traction. Sheinbaum’s claim that Córdova is responsible for Taddei's appointment is viewed by some as absurd, yet it fits the administration's broader narrative of a 'general cleaning' of the state. In Mexican politics, such paradoxical arguments often become normalized discourse. ## The Hunt for Accountability The government is actively pursuing Taddei and Hernández Casillas as part of its wider investigation. By showcasing these figures in the public square, the administration aims to satisfy its base and demonstrate its commitment to anti-corruption. This strategy serves to consolidate power while simultaneously weakening the nascent opposition party's credibility. ## Future of the Opposition The survival of Somos remains uncertain as the government intensifies its pressure. If the administration successfully executes its strategy, the party risks transitioning from 'Somos' (We Are) to 'Fuimos' (We Were). The upcoming electoral cycle will determine whether the party can withstand this systemic political assault or collapse under pressure. ## Sources covering this story - https://elpais.com/mexico/opinion/2026-11-08/somos-o-fuimos.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._