Historic Leadership Change at Mexico City Congress’s JUCOPO
Mexico City, September 1, 2026 – In a historic move, the Mexico City Congress witnessed its first-ever formal handover ceremony for the Presidency of the Political Coordination Board (JUCOPO). Deputy Xóchitl Bravo Espinosa, representing the MORENA Parliamentary Group, officially assumed the leadership of this crucial parliamentary body, succeeding Deputy Andrés Atayde Rubiolo from the PAN Parliamentary Group.
The ceremony took place in the JUCOPO offices within the Donceles Legislative Precinct, with the attendance of legislators from various political forces represented in the parliamentary body.
A New Era of Dialogue and Consensus
In her inaugural address, Deputy Bravo Espinosa emphasized the MORENA Parliamentary Group’s commitment to dialogue and consensus among all parliamentary groups and associations. “When one arrives in a space, we arrive to transform; we arrive to leave a mark that can improve the institutional life of the City Congress,” she stated. She further highlighted the importance of collective effort in achieving positive outcomes, stating, “good things are always built collectively.”
Deputy Bravo acknowledged that the Mexico City Congress has functioned effectively thus far due to the political will of all JUCOPO members, a dynamic she intends to maintain. She expressed gratitude for her appointment and revealed that a new agenda for JUCOPO, along with several legislative proposals, will soon be presented to its members.
Outgoing President Expresses Confidence
Deputy Andrés Atayde, the outgoing president, expressed full confidence in Deputy Bravo’s leadership, noting her consistent record of responsibility. He extended his best wishes for her success in this new endeavor, anticipating that she would continue to prioritize dialogue, encounter, and consensus with utmost professionalism.
Key Political Figures in Attendance
The protocolary act was attended by a significant number of legislators, underscoring the importance of the transition. Among those present were:
- Brenda Fabiola Ruiz Aguilar, Deputy Coordinator of the MORENA Parliamentary Group
- Manuel Talayero Pariente, Coordinator of the PVEM
- Ernesto Villarreal Cantú and Miriam Saldaña Cháirez, Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator of the PT Parliamentary Group
- Luisa Fernanda Ledesma Alpízar, Deputy Coordinator of MC
- Nora Arias Contreras, Coordinator of the PRD Parliamentary Group
- Alejandro Carbajal González and Erika Lizeth Rosales Medina, Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator of the Progressive Parliamentary Association for Transformation (APPT)
- Diana Sánchez Barrios, Coordinator of the Feminist and Inclusive Trade Women’s Parliamentary Association (APMCFI)
This leadership change marks a new chapter for the Political Coordination Board, with a renewed focus on collaborative legislative work and institutional strengthening within the Mexico City Congress.
