Cancun Mayor Ana Patricia Peralta to Seek Leave to Run in Morena Primary
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Cancun Mayor Ana Patricia Peralta de la Peña will formally request a temporary leave of absence from her post on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. during an extraordinary city council session, officials said.
Peralta is stepping aside to register in Morena’s internal selection process for the party’s candidacy to become coordinator of the Defense of Transformation and National Sovereignty in Quintana Roo.
Her decision follows similar moves by other Morena aspirants who have already registered:
Eugenio Segura Vázquez requested leave from his position as a federal senator.
Marybel Villegas Canché requested leave from her role as a federal deputy.
Rafael Marín Mollinedo resigned as head of the Welfare Department delegation in Yucatán.
Peralta had previously expressed uncertainty about whether she would register for the internal contest.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
