Querétaro legislative leadership and reform efforts

The Querétaro Congress is undergoing leadership transitions and internal debates regarding legislative priorities and accessibility. Adriana Meza Argaluza of the PRI is scheduled to lead the Board of Directors starting October 2, 2026. Her planned agenda includes analyzing the state budget and addressing judicial reforms intended to ensure judge quality by 2028. Recent legislative actions also include reforms to protect the privacy of minors in legal proceedings and updates to the Civil Code regarding pet custody during divorces.

Concurrently, members of the Movimiento Ciudadano party are calling for increased legislative openness. Deputies have advocated for the Congress to remain a plural space for social debate, arguing against restrictions on access for citizens, collectives, and various political forces.

As of October 2, 2026, Adriana Elisa Meza Argaluza has officially assumed the Presidency of the Board of Directors for the LXI Legislature, with a term set to run until April 1, 2027. The new Board includes Laura Andrea Tovar Saavedra as Vice President, Sully Yanira Mauricio Sixtos as Alternate Vice President, Mauricio Cárdenas Palacios as First Secretary, and Homero Barrera McDonald as Second Secretary.

During her inauguration, Meza Argaluza emphasized the necessity of teamwork, impartiality, and dialogue. She urged legislators to prioritize citizen interests over partisan differences, stating that politics should serve the people and “translate democracy into social justice.” She further stressed the importance of maintaining the Congress as a venue for respectful debate and institutional rigor.