Córdoba Mayor Manuel Alonso Cerezo's Administration Under Fire for Transparency Breaches and Delayed Projects

The municipal government of Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico, led by Mayor Manuel Alonso Cerezo, has failed to publish its 2026 goals and objectives required by Transparency Law 875, citing the absence of a Municipal Development Plan. The omission leaves the city without a basis to assess spending, and officials’ salaries have been highlighted, with the mayor earning roughly 398,000 pesos per month and councilors about 274,000 pesos.

Six months into the same administration, the public‑works program shows significant delays and a lack of clear reporting. Syndic Irene Sedas González admitted that works slated for May began late and may not finish until November, questioning why the oversight body did not intervene earlier. Director of Public Works Jorge Guzmán de la Llave has not provided detailed progress reports, and 13 projects remain in execution with around 40 additional actions still uncertain.

These issues point to broader governance problems within Córdoba’s city council, including inadequate transparency, fiscal scrutiny, and project management.