PRI Senators Demand Audit of Municipal Tenders Over Outdated Tech Contracts

The PRI party in the Senate is taking a strong stance against what it perceives as corrupt practices in municipal tender processes across Mexico. Senators are calling for a thorough investigation by the Superior Audit of the Federation (ASF) and the Senate's Anticorruption and Transparency Commission into these alleged irregularities.

The specific case of Mérida, Yucatán, serves as a stark example of the issues at hand. The PRI points to a 190 million peso contract for 25,000 LED streetlights awarded to Traffic Light and other companies, despite significant objections from other participants. The party alleges that the bidding process ignored crucial technical and operational concerns, and that prices were inflated by up to 40% above market rates.

Furthermore, the PRI raises serious questions about the background of the companies involved, citing past sanctions, alleged campaign finance irregularities, and a history of contract cancellations in other states. The use of outdated technology, specifically mentioning Signify and Current brands with discontinued components, is also a major point of contention. This situation highlights a broader concern about cronyism and a lack of transparency in how public funds are being managed at the local level, potentially leading to the procurement of substandard goods and services at inflated costs.

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En Mérida y otros municipios del país se han registrado denuncias de contratos a modo e incluso con la sospecha de moches para ganar las licitaciones