The president of the Political Coordination Board (JUCOPO) of the State Congress, Esteban Bautista Hernández, warned that personal interests of some political actors are affecting governability in various municipalities of Veracruz, so the Legislative Branch will promptly follow up on the conflicts that have arisen at the beginning of the current municipal administrations.
In an interview, the legislator recalled that, prior to the start of local governments, members of Congress toured different municipalities to urge the authorities to begin their efforts in an orderly manner, prioritizing internal dialogue and the delivery of results to citizens.
“Don’t bring on the fuss, because citizens are asking for results, but it seems that they didn’t understand the message and they are looking at the personal interests of each person,” he expressed.
Bautista Hernández acknowledged that, although in most municipalities the differences have remained within institutional channels, there are cases that have generated greater concern, such as that of Lerdo de Tejada, where conflicting versions of alleged acts of violence between municipal authorities have been disseminated.
He explained that in said municipality, alleged attacks against the mayor have been reported, while the trustee has publicly claimed to have been attacked and threatened. However, he clarified that so far these are only statements, since there is no clear evidence to confirm any physical aggression.
“On both sides there are statements, even the trustee gave a public position backed by the state leader of the PT, but they are versions that must be clarified,” he pointed out.
The president of JUCOPO reported that the State Congress will summon authorities from at least two municipalities in a first stage, including Vega de la Torre and Lerdo de Tejada, in addition to a third city council that has yet to be defined, with the purpose of listening to the parties involved and seeking institutional solutions to the conflicts.
Finally, Bautista Hernández recalled that, when agreements are not reached and ungovernability persists, the legislation contemplates mechanisms such as the resignation of councilors or the fall of the figure of the municipal president, as has happened in previous cases in municipalities such as Pajapan, formerly Tatahuicapan de Juárez. However, he stressed that there is still room to resolve differences through dialogue and adherence to legality.
