Citizens’ Movement Files Complaint Over Political Propaganda on Public Property in Chetumal

Photograph showing political propaganda painted on a wall and urban furniture in Chetumal, Quintana Roo

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) has filed a complaint with the Electoral Institute of Quintana Roo (Ieqroo) alleging early campaign acts and misuse of public resources, implicating the municipality of Othón P. Blanco for allowing political propaganda on urban furniture.

The complaint was submitted by Leobardo Rojas, president of the party’s Electoral Structure, and Carlos Valladares, MC’s lead representative. Rojas said the complaint targets promotional graffiti linked to Morena political actors on walls and even on municipal infrastructure.

According to the party leaders, the graffiti was detected at public spaces including the Nacha Ka’an field, the 20 de Noviembre field, and the Chetumal Ecological Park — all municipal public facilities.

Rojas explained that electoral law prohibits the use of urban furniture for political or electoral propaganda, arguing that this constitutes potential misuse of public funds.

“We filed the complaint for early campaign acts and improper use of public resources, because since it’s urban furniture, it belongs to both the municipal and state governments,” he said.

MC also directly accused the Othón P. Blanco city council and the municipal comptroller’s office of failing to properly safeguard public furniture and infrastructure.

“The complaint is also against the comptroller, against the figure of the municipal comptroller of Othón P. Blanco,” Valladares said.

He added that the Ieqroo must act to guarantee fair electoral conditions and prevent the use of public assets for early political promotion. Valladares cited Article 250 of the General Law of Electoral Institutions and Procedures, which restricts political propaganda on public infrastructure and urban furniture.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx