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Santiago Taboada's Audacious 2024 Mayoral Bid

Santiago Taboada, Benito Juárez Mayor, shifts to the opposition's mayoral race in Mexico City for 2024. Despite corruption scandals and feuds with political heavyweights, Taboada eyes the top job.

Mexicanist

Oct 17, 2023 — 3 min read

Santiago Taboada, outgoing Benito Juárez Mayor, announces his bid for Mexico City's mayoral race in front of enthusiastic supporters. Credit: Santiago Taboada

In an electrifying announcement that sent shockwaves through Mexico's political landscape, Santiago Taboada, the incumbent Mayor of Benito Juárez, has declared his intent to vie for the prestigious position of Mexico City Mayor in the 2024 elections. Standing amidst a sea of fervent supporters from the 'Va por México' alliance, which comprises PRI, PAN, and PRD, Taboada boldly proclaimed, “I want to announce that I will leave the mayor's office to fully assume this aspiration, I wish to be head of government in 2024.”

This decision marks a significant turning point in his political journey, as Taboada intends to lead the 'Frente Amplio por México' against his fellow opposition candidates. His announcement was a resounding gauntlet thrown at the feet of his rivals and officially solidified his long-cherished ambition.

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