Ismael Burgueño Ruiz has underscored the significance of Morena’s recent membership surge after data from the National Electoral Institute (INE) revealed that the party now boasts 11,629,541 registered members, a staggering increase of 400.8% over the previous verification period.
Burgueño, who is vying for the State Coordination in Defense of the Transformation, described the growth as a clear reflection of the movement’s deepening connection with the Mexican people.
The upward trend is also evident in Baja California, Burgueño noted, where grassroots engagement has been a cornerstone of the party’s expansion since its early days. He credited much of that success to sustained outreach efforts, including neighborhood canvassing, door-to-door visits, and the distribution of the party’s newspaper, Regeneración.
“The most important asset of any political party is its membership,” he said.
For Burgueño, the surge of members in Morena should not be viewed in isolation but as people actively participating in the movement.
“When we keep people informed, we clear up doubts and also strengthen the internal fabric of our party,” he explained.
He stressed that ongoing communication will be essential in helping both members and supporters understand the achievements of the Fourth Transformation governments and contribute to community-driven policy proposals.
Ismael Burgueño also drew a direct line between the party’s growth and the social programs advanced by the federal administration. He pointed to the guiding principle of “for the good of all, the poor first,” which has underpinned welfare initiatives projected to reach 42 million beneficiaries in 2026, with a total investment of 1 trillion pesos.
“The social justice we once demanded from the opposition, we are now turning into reality,” he stated.
Lastly, he acknowledged that Morena’s expansion brings with it a heightened responsibility and called on fellow members to uphold organizational discipline, maintain open channels of dialogue, and ensure that citizen participation remains at the heart of the movement. In Baja California, he said, the groundwork has already been laid, and the challenge moving forward will be to strengthen territorial presence so that local communities continue to play a leading role in shaping the future of the Fourth Transformation.
