Local political developments in Emiliano Zapata and Pichincha

In Emiliano Zapata, Hidalgo, the Municipal Assembly unanimously approved a new Police and Government Code. Mayor Nelyda Hernández Palomares stated that the previous regulations had not been updated since 2000. The new framework aims to modernize public administration, address current security challenges, and ensure financial discipline. The measure has been sent to the State Congress for final approval and publication.

In Ecuador, the Imparables movement has announced Juan Zapata as its pre-candidate for the Prefecture of Pichincha. Zapata, a former Minister of the Interior under Guillermo Lasso and former Security Secretary for Quito, intends to focus on local security issues. His candidacy is paired with Wilson Merino, who is the pre-candidate for the Mayoralty of Quito. Zapata's political return follows a 2024 impeachment by the National Assembly, which resulted in a two-year disqualification from holding public office.