Municipal administrations report varying service and budget outcomes

In Puerto Moroles, Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz has implemented the “Reporta y Mejora” program to address public service needs through citizen participation. According to Leonel Salazar Trejo, Secretary of Public Services, the administration received 539 reports between January 1 and October 30, 2026. Of these, 459 originated from the municipal seat and 80 from the Leona Vicario delegation. The administration reported an 87.8 percent resolution rate, with 473 reports concluded. Common requests included street lighting in Leona Vicario and debris removal in the municipal seat.

In Popayán, Mayor Juan Carlos Muñoz Bravo faces scrutiny regarding budget execution as his administration approaches its third year. Reports as of October 30, 2026, show that out of a total appropriation of $1,076 billion, approximately $779,442 million (72.4 percent) has been committed. Significant delays were noted in specific sectors: the Infrastructure Secretariat has committed only 50.8 percent of its budget, leaving $64,603 million uncommitted, while Transit and Agro-environmental Development show commitment rates of 49.2 percent and 49.8 percent, respectively.