Jorge Romero Herrera
National President of the National Action Party (PAN) · National Action Party (PAN)
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy and energy
- EnergyNothing on record yet
Security
Security Civilian-led police and justice
Said
Public security should rest on trained civilian institutions, professional local police and working courts, not on militarising public life.
“Hemos trabajado por años para fortalecer una estrategia de seguridad integral, con instituciones civiles bien capacitadas, cuerpos policiales locales profesionales, y sistemas de justicia funcionales que respeten el debido proceso. No creemos que militarizar la vida pública sea el camino.”
Our translation For years we have worked to strengthen a comprehensive security strategy, with well-trained civilian institutions, professional local police forces, and functioning justice systems that respect due process. We do not believe that militarising public life is the way.
Institutions
Electing judges Appoint judges by merit
Said
The 1 June 2025 vote for more than 2,700 judges and magistrates was presented as direct democracy but was a sham, with no information on candidates, no debates and no minimum technical preparation required.
“La elección inédita del 1 de junio, para designar a más de 2,700 jueces y magistrados, se vendió como un ejercicio de democracia directa, pero en realidad fue una simulación. No hubo información sobre los perfiles, no hubo debates, no se exigió preparación técnica mínima.”
Our translation The unprecedented election of 1 June, to appoint more than 2,700 judges and magistrates, was sold as an exercise in direct democracy, but in reality it was a simulation. There was no information about the profiles, there were no debates, no minimum technical preparation was required.
Source Jorge Romero Herrera, "Réquiem por la justicia", column in El Universal
Electoral authority Keep the INE as it is
Said
While proposing his own changes (less party funding, primaries, a presidential run-off), he says the INE's autonomy must be shielded so it remains an independent referee.
“Al mismo tiempo, es indispensable blindar la autonomía del INE y garantizar que siga siendo un árbitro confiable, independiente y respetado por todas las fuerzas políticas.”
Our translation At the same time, it is indispensable to shield the autonomy of the INE and guarantee that it remains a reliable, independent referee respected by all political forces.
Mexico and the United States
US tariffs Negotiate, avoid retaliation Earlier: Retaliate with tariffs, 2025
Said
The answer to the US car tariffs is not confrontation but a serious, professional foreign agenda based on dialogue and a firm defence of Mexico's interests.
“No se trata de encarar al gobierno estadounidense con declaraciones grandilocuentes. Se trata de actuar con seriedad, de tener una agenda exterior clara, profesional, basada en el diálogo, pero también en la defensa firme de nuestros intereses.”
Our translation It is not about confronting the US government with grandiloquent statements. It is about acting seriously, having a clear, professional foreign agenda, based on dialogue, but also on the firm defence of our interests.
Earlier: Retaliate with tariffs
Said
Mexico could answer with targeted tariffs on products from particular US states, such as New Mexico, to sway members of Congress.
“Si por ejemplo, se le pone un arancel a los productos de Nuevo México, sí puede cambiar el voto de un congresista, esa es una estrategia arancelaria inteligente”
Our translation If, for example, a tariff is put on the products of New Mexico, it can indeed change a congressman's vote; that is an intelligent tariff strategy
Source El Imparcial: "¿A quiénes se refiere, señor Trump?": Jorge Romero exige al presidente que revele nombres (9 March 2025) (as reported by elimparcial.com)
- US action on cartelsNothing on record yet
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