Overview
- On Wednesday, Somos México publicly announced it will back activist Julián LeBarón as its prospective candidate for governor of Chihuahua while allowing him to remain an independent.
- LeBarón said he intends to run for governor and framed his project around defending life, liberty and property with a strong emphasis on public security and victims' rights.
- Somos México leaders said they will not seek office themselves and described the move as part of a strategy to recruit civic leaders rather than promote party insiders.
- LeBarón reported receiving death threats related to his intent to run, said he has Guardia Nacional protection, and confirmed he sent family members to the United States for safety.
- Both LeBarón and Somos México said they will wait for the proper electoral windows and avoid premature campaigning, a stance that keeps this as a political signal rather than a legally registered candidacy and could reshape the race between major parties in Chihuahua.