Pepmadu ignoró denuncia popular sobre acuerdo del Ayuntamiento de Querétaro: Ballesteros
About the Issue
The urban planner Gabriel Ballesteros Martínez confirmed that the State Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection and Urban Development (Pepmadu) did not respond to a citizen complaint he filed regarding the public auction of 12 municipal properties in Querétaro.
Ballesteros Martínez, also a university professor, expressed disappointment that Pepmadu failed to notify him about the progress of the investigation into his complaint against the Querétaro City Council’s May 26 agreement, which authorized the sale of the properties. The agreement was later revoked on July 13.
He noted that the 15-day deadline for Pepmadu to report on the investigation’s progress, as outlined in Article 35 of the agency’s regulations, had expired without any communication. Despite the complaint being admitted, he received no updates, leading him to conclude that no investigative steps had been taken.
“I regret this conduct, which adds to the actions of the Querétaro Municipality regarding the legal acts in question and the administrative and criminal responsibilities that have already arisen, even after the revocation. I demand that the law be upheld, as I am not asking for anything beyond what the legal system requires,” he stated on social media.
Details of the Complaint
On July 8, Ballesteros Martínez filed a citizen complaint with Pepmadu challenging the City Council’s May 26 agreement. His complaint sought an investigation into whether the agreement violated urban and environmental regulations, particularly regarding the disposal, zoning changes, and sale of municipal land reserves that, under urban planning laws, should be allocated for public infrastructure, green spaces, and civic areas.
If evidence of wrongdoing is found, Ballesteros Martínez requested that Pepmadu refer the case to the relevant authorities, including the State Superior Audit Office, the Municipality’s Internal Control Body, the Querétaro Prosecutor’s Office, and the State Legislature.