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Mexico City administrative and civic initiatives

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Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada Molina has implemented several administrative and civic initiatives. Initially, the administration introduced a new business verification model through the Instituto de Verificación Administrativa (INVEA), focusing on a preventive and corrective approach to protect low-impact businesses through guidance and regularization. Civic engagement has been a central pillar, highlighted by the 87th citizen hearing at the Zócalo. During this session, officials addressed over 1,200 requests from 3,826 attendees regarding housing, mobility, environment, public works, health, and security, registering 1,277 service forms for follow-up. Additionally, the Mayor has coordinated with UNAM Rector Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas and the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (Secihti) to expand academic opportunities and strengthen support for the university student community. opportunities. Despite these initiatives, the administration faces significant urban challenges. Data indicates a rise in challenges, including rising stress-related medical consultations, increasing from 1,015 in 2020 to 2,472 in 2024, with residents citing psychological distress linked to density and insecurity. Infrastructure issues persist, with the Metro system averaging 447 failures daily failures, and traffic congestion occurring 76% of the time. congestion. While Brugada maintains a 60% positive popularity rating according to El Financiero, rating, her administration faces declining evaluations regarding corruption and public security. More recently, Brugada has addressed administrative oversight and infrastructure projects. She has called for transparency regarding federalized resources as the Auditoría Superior de la Federación (ASF) begins audits of the capital’s boroughs boroughs. Recently, Brugada addressed concerns regarding property taxes (predial). Following fears that the Metropolitan Valley of Mexico Urban Zoning Program (POZMVM) might lead to prevent corruption. Regarding local infrastructure, higher collections or forced land sales, Brugada committed denied plans to respecting the results increase property taxes. Secretary of a community consultation in San Gregorio Atlapulco concerning a 400 million peso water management plan in Xochimilco. While Planning Enrique Irazoque Palazuelos noted the project received 390 votes in favor program is under public consultation and 32 against, Brugada stated will not have immediate tax effects. This follows the administration remains open to dialogue with dissenting residents and ruled out Chamber of Deputies' approval of the use General Law for the Strengthening and Harmonization of police force Cadastral and Registry Services, a measure intended to complete modernize property information. However, opposition legislators from the works. PAN, PRI, and MC have criticized the law, labeling it a potential ‘predialazo’ and arguing it undermines local municipal authority.

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