Internal Party Discipline Diego Martín Velázquez Caballero Morena's internal dynamics close the year with a clear struggle between its various factions, openly defying presidential directives that advocate against reelection, nepotism, and cronyism, and promote internal democracy. Several groups within the party are sending clear signals that they are willing to compete from within, against, or outside of Morena. This reflects the reality of a party with great political power and the ability to mobilize support, but which lacks solid internal mechanisms to manage competition and guarantee discipline. Something similar occurred during the decline of the hegemonic PRI, when internal divisions transformed its main strengths into its greatest weakness. Morena's internal struggle, in the lead-up to the upcoming local and federal elections, is a clear example of what political analysts call the breakdown of the dominant coalition. Barring an extraordinary event, such as Donald Trump...
