Acapulco Mayor Under Criminal Investigation for Misuse of 900 Million Pesos

Acapulco Mayor Abelina López is facing a criminal investigation launched by the Superior Audit of Guerrero. The audit alleges the misappropriation of nearly 900 million pesos of public funds. The investigation was triggered in part by evidence of looting following Hurricane Otis, and the mayor's perceived lack of response. A video report by Latinus shows the mayor's private secretary participating in the looting. 'The audit presented a formal complaint to the Guerrero Attorney General's office,' a source close to the investigation stated. The mayor has responded by accusing the Guerrero state government, also from the Morena party, of persecution and gender-based violence. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of transparency and accountability in Mexican local governance. The investigation continues, and the outcome will have significant implications for the political landscape of Acapulco.