Key facts
- Mexico City mayor Miguel Angel Mancera will not lead a presidential campaign.
- Mancera cited a focus on rebuilding efforts in Mexico City as his reason.
- The decision pertains to the 2018 elections.
- He was asked to lead the campaign for a new coalition of parties.
Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera announced on Saturday that he would not be leaving his current post to lead the presidential campaign of a newly formed coalition of parties for the upcoming 2018 elections. Mancera stated that his decision was motivated by a desire to remain focused on the rebuilding efforts underway in Mexico City. His refusal means he will not be a candidate for the leadership of the coalition's presidential bid.