# Campeche state administration challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/campeche-state-administration-challenges
> Updated: 2026-10-14T16:36:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

In September 2026, Governor Layda Sansores announced the strengthening of security protocols in Campeche following the Second National Drill. This exercise, conducted in coordination with the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, aimed to evaluate prevention efforts and enhance emergency response coordination.

By October 2026, the administration faced significant criticism from community leaders and former officials. Allegations included fiscal mismanagement, with claims that only approximately 30 billion pesos of 125 billion pesos received over five years were accounted for in public works. Critics also highlighted a security crisis in Ciudad del Carmen characterized by high murder rates and insufficient police presence. Additionally, accusations of “political persecution” were leveled against the governor regarding the treatment of political adversaries, alongside concerns over economic instability related to shifting Pemex operations.

In mid-October 2026, during a working tour in the Calakmul municipality to deliver social, educational, and productive aid, Governor Sansores faced scrutiny regarding political endorsements. While inaugurating facilities and distributing resources for livestock and beekeeping, Sansores used the government communication program ‘Martes del Jaguar’ to endorse Welfare Secretary Esteban Hinojosa Rebolledo as a potential mayoral candidate for Campeche. Her statement, “Yo te defiendo mi Esteban,” has raised questions regarding potential violations of Article 134 of the Mexican Constitution, which prohibits the use of public resources for personalized government propaganda.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Campeche Governor delivers aid in Calakmul and faces political endorsement scrutiny

Campeche Governor Layda Sansores delivered infrastructure and social aid in Calakmul while facing scrutiny for using a government program to politically endorse Secretary of Welfare Esteban Hinojosa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campeche-governor-delivers-aid-in-calakmul-and-faces-political-endorsement-scrutiny

### 2026-10-07: Campeche Governor Layda Sansores faces criticism over spending and security

Campeche Governor Layda Sansores faces allegations of fiscal mismanagement, rising insecurity, and political persecution against opponents as critics warn of potential political fallout in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campeche-governor-layda-sansores-faces-criticism-over-spending-and-security

### 2026-09-20: Campeche strengthens security protocols following national drill

Governor Layda Sansores coordinated with security officials and other governors following the Second National Drill 2026 to evaluate and strengthen emergency response protocols in Campeche.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campeche-strengthens-security-protocols-following-national-drill

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