Party of the poor, living like royals

A banner for Morena, the Mexican political party which rose to power by championing the poor, at a market in Celaya on May 8, 2024. Anger over corruption helped deliver Morena the presidency in 2018; now the disconnect between the party officials’ public statements and the lifestyles of certain politicians has created a firestorm. — Cesar Rodriguez/The New York Times

THE party that dominates Mexico came to power preaching support for the common people, with members often reciting a motto, “For the good of all, the poor first”.

So voters have been shaking their heads recently when Morena members began showing up at fancy hotels abroad, wearing what looks like expensive clothing and jewellery, and holding millions in outside income.