# Political tensions in Hidalgo and Guanajuato > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-in-hidalgo-and-guanajuato > Updated: 2026-08-24T20:14:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Political tensions have escalated in various Mexican regions, specifically within Hidalgo and Guanajuato. In Tepeji del Río, Hidalgo, councilwoman Dulce Tapia filed an investigation against Mayor Tania Valdez Cuéllar, alleging abuse of authority and threats following a vote against an industrial park expansion. Tapia reported that the mayor called her a “traicionera” (traitor) and told her, “Dulce, eso no se hace, morder la mano de quien te da de tragar.” In Guanajuato, political friction has intensified between major parties. The Morena party criticized the long-standing rule of the Navarro-Smith family, accusing them of establishing a “cacicazgo” (political bossism). Further clashes were reported in Irapuato, where Morena condemned an incident involving a PAN party member who reportedly snatched a microphone from federal deputy Antares Vázquez. Additionally, the PRI has called for opposition unity ahead of the 2030 presidential elections, criticizing the current administration’s management of federal debt, social spending, and insecurity. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Guanajuato political tensions rise amid party clashes Political friction intensifies in Guanajuato as Morena condemns an alleged verbal aggression against deputy Antares Vázquez, while the PRI calls for an opposition alliance to face the 2030 elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guanajuato-political-tensions-rise-amid-party-clashes ### 2026-08-16: Tepeji del Río councilwoman reports threats from mayor following vote Political tensions rise in Mexico as a Tepeji del Río councilwoman reports threats from the mayor, Morena attacks the Navarro-Smith family in Guanajuato, and new disability services and pension rules are issued 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tepeji-del-ro-councilwoman-files-investigation-against-mayor --- Cite as: Political tensions in Hidalgo and Guanajuato. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-in-hidalgo-and-guanajuato