Mexican municipal leaders Peralta and Calderón face corruption probes

Ana Patricia Peralta, the licensed president of the Benito Juárez borough in Mexico City, is seeking a nomination as a defender of the national transformation while facing accusations of corruption. Audits by the Federal Superior Audit Office have highlighted irregularities in municipal contracts, including a 200‑million‑peso deal for "smart" police units whose supplier remains undisclosed. Critics link the scheme to the Partido Verde Ecologista de México and to Peralta’s husband and close associates.

In the northern state of Chihuahua, mayor Salvador “Chava” Calderón of Parral is under scrutiny after the municipal syndicate’s seventh report listed serious administrative observations. The report notes missing documentation for the use of millions of pesos, including a 1.3‑million‑peso investment in the Gran Estadio Parral, and raises concerns that the municipal presidency may have authorized or ignored the lack of oversight. Both cases have sparked public demands for transparency and accountability in the handling of public funds.