Political scenario in Nuevo León: Carlos De la Fuente (PAN) raises his hand for the governorship as pressure grows for the environmental tax

The political landscape in Nuevo León shows signs of excitement, looking to the future and responding to current problems. Carlos De la Fuente , current coordinator of the PAN party in the state Congress, has openly expressed his interest in running for governor, a move that could accelerate political momentum in the state.

At the same time, there is strong pressure from the legislature to appoint an Environmental Prosecutor, a figure considered key to addressing the pollution crisis plaguing the region.

These developments occur in a context where government management, both at the state and municipal levels, faces scrutiny and citizen demands on various fronts.

Although the gubernatorial elections in Nuevo León are still almost two years away, the declaration of intent by Carlos De la Fuente, a prominent figure in the National Action Party (PAN) in the state, is significant. These kinds of early "revelations" are often interpreted as a strategy to position himself within his party, send signals to other potential candidates, and begin forging the necessary alliances.

This movement could intensify the political debate in Nuevo León, leading other actors to define their positions and accelerating the formation of blocs and projects in anticipation of the succession. The state's political dynamics, already complex and with multiple forces at play, could enter a new phase of realignment.

In the local Congress, the demand to appoint an Environmental Prosecutor for Nuevo León has gained momentum. Legislators, such as Representative Claudia Chapa, have underscored the critical importance of strengthening environmental justice as an indispensable tool to combat the severe pollution affecting rivers, streams, and air quality in the Monterrey metropolitan area and other regions of the state.

This demand is not an isolated incident, but rather responds to a growing citizen and political awareness of the seriousness of the environmental problems facing Nuevo León, including recurring water crises and alarming levels of air pollution. The creation of a specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office would seek to provide the state with greater capacity to investigate, prosecute, and punish crimes against the environment, which often go unpunished or are treated as secondary offenses.

"Nuevo León urgently needs an Environmental Prosecutor with teeth and autonomy. The health of our people and the sustainability of our development are at stake."

On other fronts of political and governmental activity in the state:

* The Nuevo León Department of Education has announced the installation of 373 hydration stations in schools, in addition to carrying out electrical maintenance work in 247 schools, as measures to address the high temperatures and improve educational infrastructure.

* In the municipality of San Pedro Garza García, the municipal comptroller's office, headed by Daniel Iván Ruiz, has warned that audits are underway and that more complaints and legal actions could be filed against former officials from previous administrations. In fact, six former council members and trustees of San Pedro have recently appeared before the courts in a case related to multimillion-dollar insurance policies, reflecting that the fight against corruption and accountability are sensitive and ongoing issues in local politics.

These various threads—the gubernatorial race, the demand for environmental justice, government actions, and the scrutiny of municipal public administration—make up a dynamic, multi-focused political landscape in Nuevo León. How these issues unfold in the coming months will be crucial for the state's future.