In recent weeks, several high-profile members of Mexico’s ruling party, Morena, have come under fire for vacationing in luxury accommodations across Europe and Asia—raising questions about the party’s commitment to austerity.
Ricardo Monreal, coordinator of Morena deputies in the Chamber of Deputies, was photographed at the Hotel Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid. Though he denied staying there, the hotel’s standard rooms cost approximately 28,000 pesos per night.
Mario Delgado, Secretary of Public Education, was spotted at the Pousada de Lisboa, one of Lisbon’s most exclusive hotels. While exact rates vary, similar 5-star accommodations in the area average USD 394 per night.
Enrique Vázquez Navarro, the youngest deputy in Mexican history, was filmed dancing at Lío, a high-end nightclub in Ibiza. The venue, part of the elite Marina Ibiza complex, charges €300 per person for dinner and show, with VIP tables requiring a minimum spend of €2,000.
Andy López Beltrán, the son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Morena’s Secretary of Organization, was seen dining at the Hotel Okura Tokyo, a five-star property where suites cost upwards of ¥407,000 (≈approximately 50,000 pesos) per night. He was accompanied by Congressman Daniel Asaf, former coordinator of AMLO’s Ayudantía.
Miguel Ángel Yunes was caught on camera at an exclusive beach club in Capri, a favorite of celebrities and millionaires like Jeff Bezos.
The former senator, who voted for Morena to win the majority in the chambers, was filmed enjoying €2,000 champagne and fresh lobster in Conca del Sogno, a place only accessible by sea.
These sightings have stirred public debate, especially as President Claudia Sheinbaum continues to champion the party’s ethos of humility and fiscal restraint. Critics argue that such displays of opulence undermine Morena’s image and alienate its grassroots supporters.
While the officials claim their trips were privately funded, the optics of luxury travel during legislative recesses have prompted calls for greater transparency and accountability within the party.
Sources: El Universal / Radio Formula / El Imparcial / En Cambio Diario
