Andrés Escandón Attiq, son of the former governor of Chiapas, Rutilio Escandón Cadenas, was elected as a member of the Republican Party in District 19 of Miami, Florida, United States. He announced the news on his social media, expressing his honor for this designation and his commitment to contribute to the party's growth, win elections, and defend the United States.
Son of the former governor of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Andrés Escandón Attiq, having U.S. citizenship due to the time he has lived in the country, has the possibility of participating in political activities in the United States. In previous posts, he has shown his support for Donald Trump's ideas and his sympathy for the Republican Party to which he has now joined.
The support of political figures like Senator René García and the mayor of Hialeah, Esteban Bovo Jr., both members of the Republican Party, has been mentioned by Andrés Escandón Attiq. Despite his affiliation with the U.S. Republican Party, he has shared photos on his social media with leaders of the Mexican left, such as Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Moreover, in a video circulated on his social media, Escandón Attiq highlights the recognition given by President Claudia Sheinbaum to his father, Rutilio Escandón, for his work as governor and his subsequent appointment as consul general in Miami. The participation of a Mexican in the Republican Party in the United States has generated interest and comments around this news.
