In Campeche, the crisis is no longer a rumor or an opposition narrative: it’s a stark reality that ignites—or rather, fades—within the very public buildings themselves. The lack of resources has reached such a critical point that the government is struggling to cover even basic services like electricity. This isn’t a political metaphor: it’s a sign of the state government’s mismanagement.
The administration led by Layda Sansores is facing a liquidity crisis that is already impacting the state’s basic operations. The governor herself stated it bluntly: “We don’t have a single peso of liquidity,” and admitted that they might even have to shut down public offices due to the lack of resources. She has also pointed to federal budget cuts exceeding 4 billion pesos as the root of the problem.
The underlying issue in Campeche is the government’s mismanagement, which has led the state to a profound liquidity crisis, highlighting the financial fragility of its administration. For months, the official narrative attempted to contain the unfolding events, but the facts have now spiraled out of media control: payment delays, last-minute adjustments, and an increasingly visible tension in government operations.
Layda Sansores has held key positions for years. And what she leaves in her wake is controversy after controversy. Born in Campeche in 1945, she has more than three decades of experience in public life: she has served as a federal deputy, a senator for two terms, and mayor of Álvaro Obregón before becoming governor in 2021, a position she will hold until 2027.
Far from being a unifying leader, her administration has revealed internal divisions within Morena, where various figures have distanced themselves from her governing style, reflecting a political erosion that now stems not only from the opposition but also from within her own party.
Ten of the sixteen Morena state representatives in Campeche have broken with the governor, accusing her of repression and attempting to force the approval of a 1 billion peso loan, despite her claims of building unity.
Campeche Governor Layda Sansores San Román (Morena) has been involved in clashes with journalists and media outlets, most notably the case of Jorge Luis González Valdez, former director of the newspaper Tribuna de Campeche. She sued him, securing his indictment in June 2025 for allegedly inciting hatred and violence. As a result, Sansores’s administration has been accused of trying to silence critical voices.
Furthermore, local sources have reported that the Campeche Attorney General’s Office has requested information on journalists who publish criticisms of the administration, extending the pressure to other local and national media figures.
OFFICIAL SOURCES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED: • There is financial pressure stemming from the drop in state revenues. • Cash flow discrepancies have arisen, complicating daily operations. • Spending is being prioritized, which implies delaying payments not considered urgent. • Budget adjustments are being made to maintain essential services. • Negotiations are ongoing with the federal government to obtain extraordinary support.
IN OTHER WORDS, THE PROBLEM IS NOT MINOR: The money simply isn’t enough. The governor seems quite calm, as she expects the National Palace to bail out her poor administration.
SITUATION IN CAMPECHE
FINANCIAL CRISIS: Sansores has denounced federal budget cuts and warned of the possible paralysis of the Campeche government due to a lack of funds.
AGREEMENT SIGNED: Layda Sansores and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) signed an agreement to reduce the cost of electricity consumption by 50% for families in Campeche, benefiting 300,000 users.
CONFLICTS AND BOOS: Recently, she was booed during the opening of the Mexican Baseball League at the Pirates’ stadium in Campeche.
JAGUAR TUESDAY: A space used to highlight government actions, but also to launch political attacks against opponents, journalists, and members of her own party.
And this is where criticism becomes inevitable. The state administration faces not only a financial crisis, but also a crisis of credibility.
When discussing difficulties in paying for basic services, it is inevitable to ask: Where is the public money and what was it used for? Why is it not enough to cover even basic services today? Why was there poor financial planning? Where are the public resources? All of these point to the same problem: mismanagement.
Source: ejecentral
