Manuel Valdés Ruiz sworn in as Torreón Municipal Comptroller

Manuel Valdés Ruiz has been sworn in as the new Municipal Comptroller of Torreón for the 2026-2027 period. The appointment was approved by the City Council during an ordinary session led by Mayor Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís.

Valdés Ruiz, a public accountant, was selected from a pool of candidates after being identified as the only applicant who met all the documentation requirements established by the commission. His professional background includes serving as the head of the internal control body in Parras de la Fuente since 2022, as well as roles within the Coahuila State Government's Secretariat of Fiscalization and Accountability and the Superior Audit Office of the State of Coahuila.

During the session, council members emphasized the need for the new comptroller to operate with independence and impartiality. Regidores called for the oversight of public resources to be conducted without political or partisan influence, ensuring that administrative monitoring and audit follow-ups are handled with autonomy.