Puerto Morelos Mayor Rejects Political Opportunism on 10th Anniversary

PUERTO MORELOS, January 6 — On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the municipality’s creation, Mayor Blanca Merari Tziú Muñoz delivered a symbolic rebuke to political opportunism, making clear that Puerto Morelos belongs to its residents: those born there and those who, through work, deep roots, and commitment, have built a life and contributed to the area’s development.

The message, issued in a pre-election year, gains relevance in a context where political maneuvering and aspirations are beginning to take shape ahead of the definition of candidacies expected later this year, with an eye toward the 2027 elections.

During the same event, the mayor announced that her administration is working on developing the Puerto Morelos 2050 Strategic Plan, which will be built with citizen participation and establish a long-term vision for the municipality’s orderly, sustainable, and socially just development.

Addressing approximately one thousand attendees, Blanca Merari stated that this document will align with the 2050 Strategic Plan promoted by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, and emphasized that Puerto Morelos’s development has been the result of the work, social struggle, and commitment of generations of residents, who have built a community with identity and a vision for the future.

With Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa and representatives of the Legislative and Judicial branches in attendance, the mayor highlighted that, despite being the youngest municipality in Quintana Roo, Puerto Morelos has one of the region’s oldest histories, dating back to the late 19th century with the construction of its first pier in 1896.

The ceremony took place at Parque Fundadores in the Old Town, with the attendance of local and federal deputies, senators, municipal presidents, former governors, officials, and representatives of the armed forces.

Blanca Merari recalled that the municipality’s creation in 2016, through Decree 342 issued by the XIV Legislature, represented an act of historical justice, achieved thanks to the organization of women and men committed to their land. She noted that she has governed for half of Puerto Morelos’s institutional life, a period during which, she said, responsible decisions have been made to consolidate its growth.

She reiterated that Puerto Morelos belongs to its residents, a statement that contrasts with what occurs in other municipalities in the state, such as Tulum, where political aspirations without local roots are being promoted, highlighting two opposing visions regarding the relationship between territory, identity, and popular representation.

For her part, Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa recognized Blanca Merari as a mayor with deep territorial connection, leadership, and a solid work team, and announced that 2026 will be a historic year in terms of infrastructure and health, areas in which Puerto Morelos is included.

“In the Fourth Transformation, we carry out actions that impact daily life, reduce inequalities, and build community,” she stated.

She added that, ten years after its creation, Puerto Morelos looks to the future with responsibility and hope, now with a municipal plan aligned to the State Development Plan and with a vision toward 2050.

As part of the event, recognitions were presented to 10 distinguished residents for their contribution to the municipality’s social, cultural, and community development, including posthumous recognitions for women and men who left their mark on local history.