Luis Lauro resigns as federal welfare delegate in Tamaulipas

Luis Lauro Reyes announced his departure as the federal delegate overseeing welfare programs in Tamaulipas. During his four‑year tenure the office managed assistance for about 1.3 million beneficiaries and distributed roughly 25 billion pesos, but faced persistent criticism over low coverage of health and social services, mishandling of beneficiary data, and alleged misappropriation of funds.

The resignation comes as the state approaches the final stretch of its six‑year term and prepares for the 2027 and 2028 elections, prompting a scramble to name a successor who will inherit a delegation criticized for operational opacity and program delays. Authorities have opened investigations into budget irregularities and the improper use of program resources, while public scrutiny has intensified over leaked documents and abandoned beneficiary records left in public spaces.