Marko Cortés Mendoza
Marko Antonio Cortés Mendoza is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). He currently serves in the Chamber of Deputies for the LXIII Legislature of the Mexican Congress, representing the state of Michoacán and the fifth electoral region.
Standing...
Stories...
Sep 4, 2026
Far Right
The PAN national leader has been outspoken against the judicial reform, organizing opposition protests and framing it as a threat to democracy.
PAN members praise Cortés for energizing the opposition but worry about his ability to broaden the coalition beyond the PAN base.
Sep 3, 2026
Lean Right
PAN leader joining PRI in parliamentary maneuvers to delay judicial reform vote.
PRI cautiously welcomes PAN alignment but notes PRI takes lead in negotiating any concessions.
Aug 23, 2026
Far Right
The PAN national leader is lobbying senators to vote against the judicial reform and pushing for a unified opposition bloc.
He is being judged on his ability to forge alliances with PRI and PRD to block Morena's supermajority, with many in PAN wary of his compromise tactics.
Aug 22, 2026
Far Right
He called for an emergency session of Congress to address the security crisis following the attack on journalists in Chiapas.
PAN views him as decisive in pressing for a security overhaul, blaming Morena for abandoning the police.
Aug 18, 2026
Lean Right
The PAN president is discussing district-level electoral cooperation with the PRI for the June 2025 elections.
PRI leaders fear that Cortés wants the alliance only where PAN is weak, leaving the PRI to absorb losses in its own strongholds.
Aug 17, 2026
Far Right
Cortés is leading the PAN's opposition campaign against the judicial reform and defending the INE before the 2027 electoral cycle.
PAN voters see Cortés as the key figure trying to rebuild a credible opposition, though some criticize him for failing to stop the reforms.
Aug 12, 2026
Far Right
PAN's national leader warns that Mexico is becoming a one-party regime and pushes for a broad opposition coalition before the 2027 elections.
Cortés is praised by PAN supporters for confronting Morena directly, but criticized inside the party for not converting institutional warnings into stronger electoral results.
Aug 10, 2026
Lean Right
The PAN chairman is pressing for opposition unity and a shared list of joint candidates.
PRI voters fear PAN is setting the terms and erasing the PRI's regional identity.
Aug 10, 2026
Lean Left
As PAN leader, he is leading opposition attacks on Morena over the avocado suspension and the government's fracking stance.
The PRD shares some of his criticism but insists on a left-wing alternative rather than simply joining the PAN's conservative attacks.
Aug 8, 2026
Far Right
The PAN national president is facing an internal revolt after the party lost several municipal strongholds in recent elections.
Many in the PAN accuse him of an overly submissive alliance with the PRI and a weak message that fails to stop Morena.