Xalapa municipal administrative and legal reforms

The Xalapa City Council, under Mayor Daniela Griego Ceballos, has initiated several legislative and administrative reforms. Initially, the council approved a decree to reform Article 78 of the Political Constitution of the State of Veracruz, which seeks to eliminate political immunity (fuero) for specific municipal officials. This reform would allow criminal proceedings against municipal presidents, council members, and syndics to proceed without requiring prior legislative authorization.

Subsequent actions expanded into broader administrative and social updates. The municipal government enacted reforms to Public Administration and Economic Development regulations to include inclusive language and improve slaughterhouse operations. Social policy reforms integrated municipal agencies into the Municipal System for Equality between Women and Men to bolster gender equity and violence prevention.

Additionally, the Municipal Commission for Drinking Water and Sanitation (CMAS) modified its 2026 Investment Program to include new sewage, water network, and retaining wall projects. To manage the execution of over 100 public works projects involving nearly 500 million pesos, the local government has also implemented training for Social Control Committees to ensure transparency.