# Municipal administration and infrastructure issues in Coateぺ > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-administration-and-infrastructure-issues-in-coate > Updated: 2026-09-08T19:14:47.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, municipal administrations in Coatepec and Xalapa, Mexico, underwent various internal changes. Coatepec implemented leadership adjustments in its Directorate of Governance and the Municipal Commission of Water and Sanitation to improve public services. Meanwhile, Xalapa officials addressed personnel irregularities, clarifying that certain employees had ended their employment earlier in the year to promote transparency. By early September 2026, the situation in Coatepec shifted toward public unrest. Residents from Pacho Viejo and La Laguna blocked the Xalapa–Coatepec highway to protest the poor condition of the Coatepec–Pacho Viejo road. Demonstrators demanded that the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Public Works provide a specific timeline for repairs, stating that previous dialogues with authorities had failed. The blockade caused significant traffic congestion, prompting a presence from the Secretariat of Public Security at the scene. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Coatepec residents block Xalapa–Coatepec highway over road conditions Residents in Coatepec, Veracruz, have blocked the Xalapa–Coatepec highway to demand urgent road repairs, causing significant traffic delays and prompting a security presence. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coatepec-residents-block-xalapacoatepec-highway-over-road-conditions ### 2026-08-24: Municipal administrations in Coatepec and Xalapa implement changes Municipal administrations in Coatepec and Xalapa, Mexico, are implementing leadership changes and addressing misinformation regarding personnel and public resource management. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipal-administrations-in-coatepec-and-xalapa-implement-changes --- Cite as: Municipal administration and infrastructure issues in Coateぺ. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/municipal-administration-and-infrastructure-issues-in-coate