Minerva Osuna elected provisional mayor of Mazatlán; security and infrastructure are top priorities

Minerva Osuna Zavala has been appointed provisional mayor of Mazatlán, Mexico, stepping in for Estrella Palacios Domínguez, who has taken a six-month leave of absence to pursue a state-level political coordination role. Osuna Zavala, previously the Sindica Procuradora (a legal representative role), will serve in the interim capacity.

Osuna Zavala, who holds a doctorate in architecture and has been a university professor since 1997, outlined her immediate focus on enhancing public safety and improving the city's infrastructure. She emphasized that these critical areas would receive primary attention without neglecting other essential municipal responsibilities.

One of her first official actions will be to convene a meeting with all municipal cabinet members. This gathering aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of current needs, ongoing projects, and development priorities directly from those involved in the city's administration.

Osuna Zavala's entry into the provisional mayoral role follows her successful campaign as part of Palacios Domínguez's slate in the previous electoral cycle, where she was elected Sindica Procuradora. Fabiola Osuna Patrón is expected to be sworn in as the new Sindica Procuradora, filling the vacancy left by Minerva Osuna Zavala.