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Puebla administrative and constitutional reforms

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The state government of Puebla continues implementing administrative and legislative reforms to improve governance and public services. In the transport sector, the administration has introduced a new model for public transportation concessions designed to “eliminate discretion and political influence,” utilizing technical diagnostics and collegiate reviews. This includes a fleet renewal program involving over 20,000 units. Legislative efforts have focused on constitutional reforms regarding sovereignty, extortion, feminicide, and climate change. Recent measures also include capping the annual budget of the Congress at 0.70% of the State Expenditure Budget and setting limits on pensions. To strengthen oversight, proposals have been made to recognize the Auditoría Superior del Estado as a technical body to prevent the “dilution of public funds through complex subcontracting schemes.” Regarding administrative transitions, the Control, Vigilance, and Evaluation Commission has approved a draft decree to standardize handover-reception procedures for public powers, municipalities, and autonomous bodies. The reform establishes a 15-day period for instances where incoming officials refuse assigned resources and tasks the Secretariat of Anti-Corruption and Good Government with issuing guidelines for the Executive Branch. Recent legislative initiatives have faced significant judicial hurdles. The Superior Chamber of the Federal Electoral Tribunal (TEPJF) issued a legal opinion stating that reducing plurinominal councilor positions (regidurías) in Puebla’s municipalities is unconstitutional, arguing it violates principles of political pluralism and reduces opposition to a mere “testimonial presence.” The TEPJF further noted that using vague terms like “hasta” (up to) regarding seat assignments creates legal uncertainty. Additionally, the Congress Supreme Court of Puebla has paused Justice of the Nation (SCJN) invalidated laws in other states mandating gender alternation for gubernatorial candidacies, a reform ruling that impacts the pause of Puebla’s project intended to mandate a female candidate for the 2030 governorship. This follows Supreme Court rulings in other states declaring forced gender alternation Regarding anti-corruption, Cabinet Coordinator José Luis García Parra detailed measures to optimize public resources, specifically citing the early termination of a contract for executive powers unconstitutional. the Museo Internacional del Barroco (MIB). The administration claims this move will avoid over 10.2 billion pesos in payments through 2039, redirecting recovered funds toward education, health, and infrastructure.

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