Venustiano Carranza Mayor Presents Report to Mexico City Congress Amidst Scrutiny
Mexico City, May 29, 2026 – Evelyn Parra Álvarez, Mayor of Venustiano Carranza, presented a comprehensive report on her government’s main actions, results, and pending challenges to the Mexico City Congress. The presentation took place before various commissions, where legislators from different political forces offered their observations and raised questions across several key areas.
Upon welcoming Mayor Parra Álvarez, legislators Iliana Ivón Sánchez Chávez, Leonor Gómez Otegui, and Elizabeth Mateos Hernández, Presidents of the Commissions of Mayoralties and Territorial Limits; Government and Public Policies; and Local Public Administration, respectively, emphasized the significance of this appearance. They highlighted it as an opportunity for exchanging perspectives, evaluating results, and strengthening coordination between government levels to better serve citizens.
Legislative Scrutiny and Key Concerns
Following the Mayor’s report, members of the different political factions represented in the Congress raised concerns and sought clarification on various aspects of her administration’s performance in Venustiano Carranza.
- MORENA: Deputies Israel Moreno Rivera and Brenda Ruiz Aguilar acknowledged the effective management in Venustiano Carranza. However, they expressed concerns regarding the rehabilitation of public markets and the implementation of the “Home Trainers” program.
- PAN: Congress members América Alejandra Rangel Lorenzana and Ricardo Rubio Torres praised actions aimed at improving residents’ lives. Nevertheless, they requested updates on the deliberative body for Participatory Budget projects and addressed human rights complaints.
- PVEM: Elvia Estrada Barba recognized the alcaldía’s positive results in various fields and inquired about strategies to address potential threats from the screw worm and animal abuse.
- PT: Deputy Ernesto Villareal Cantú asked for data on inter-institutional coordination in security matters, as well as information on surveillance quadrants and the ‘violet police’ initiative.
- MC: Legislator Luisa Ledesma Alpízar questioned the measures taken to address abandoned vehicles on public roads, public transport regulation, and the registration of bicitaxis and mototaxis.
- PRI: Tania Nanette Larios Pérez commended the efforts to improve infrastructure in school facilities and sought information on funds allocated in 2024 for the revitalization of recreational and community spaces.
- PRD: Congress member Pablo Trejo Pérez requested details on the situation of street vending, contingent liabilities or those derived from awards, as well as administrative and labor lawsuits.
- Progressive Transformation Association: Deputy Alejandro Carbajal González expressed concerns about resource allocation in public markets, particularly Sonora Market and La Merced, which are crucial supply centers in the capital.
- Parliamentary Association of Women for Feminist and Inclusive Trade: Congress member Diana Sánchez Barrios requested data on actions to mitigate school violence and strengthen safe environments for children and adolescents. She also inquired about the results of the “Women Entrepreneurs” and “Violet House” programs.
Achievements Highlighted by the Mayor
In her presentation, Mayor Evelyn Parra Álvarez reported a significant 20 percent decrease in the crime rate within the demarcation. She also highlighted the successful cessation of animal sales at Sonora Market, with 84 out of 423 previously dedicated stalls transitioning to other activities.
The Mayor further emphasized the strengthening of community and cultural activities through events such as “Nanolandia,” bazaars for women entrepreneurs, and the Chocolate Fair.
Regarding urban infrastructure, Parra Álvarez indicated that over 13,000 square meters of potholes were repaired, 92,000 linear meters of road markings were applied, and 354 square meters of speed bumps were installed.
These achievements underscore the efforts made by the Venustiano Carranza administration to improve public safety, promote economic development, and enhance urban infrastructure for its residents.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-alcaldesa-venustiano-carranza-rinde-informe-ante-congreso-cdmx-7559-1.html
