Felipe Carrillo Puerto Mayor Maricarmen Hernandez Drops Out of Quintana Roo Governor Race

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — Mayor Maricarmen Hernández Solís has announced she will not register for Morena’s internal process to select the party’s candidate for governor of Quintana Roo, ending months of speculation about her ambitions.

Hernández had promoted her potential candidacy, citing gender parity rules, despite criticism over her administration’s record. Critics point to rising insecurity and poverty in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, as well as alleged ties between some officials and organized crime.

On Thursday, a day before the registration deadline for aspirants to the state coordination of the Defense of Transformation and Sovereignty, Hernández confirmed she would stay in her current role and not seek the gubernatorial nomination.

Speaking to reporters, she said she evaluated the party’s call with her team and decided not to participate at this stage. She acknowledged she had previously expressed interest but opted to remain as mayor and will not request a leave of absence.

However, Hernández left the door open for a future run, saying she will consider competing in the next phase for federal or local district coordinations, which lead to congressional candidacies. She noted that the dates for those registrations have been suspended, leaving terms unclear.

She added that all gubernatorial aspirants are welcome to visit Felipe Carrillo Puerto.