The administration of Biby Rabelo de la Torre handed over a property owned by the Campeche City Council to a company to establish a private business. Although this decision requires approval from the City Council, there is no record of any authorization on the Mayor’s Office platform; this could constitute not only an act of opacity but also violations of municipal laws.
A review of the information that the Rabelo de la Torre administration reports to the National Transparency Platform (PNT) from 2022 to the first quarter of 2026 shows no agreement or contract signed and, consequently, registered by the Campeche City Council that would authorize the legal use of the property.
The property, located at 132 Calle 14, Colonia Centro, between Calles 59 and 57, postal code 24000, is registered with the Tax Administration Service (SEAFI) under cadastral code “0200112010220270000000,” in the name of the Campeche City Council, with the most recent consultation on March 9, 2026.
An optician operates at the property address, with exterior signage advertising the business called “Garyvisión,” which is currently operating and offering ophthalmology services.
According to Article 154 of the Organic Law of the Municipalities of the State of Campeche, the execution of contracts for municipal properties is regulated, outlining the procedure for the City Council to authorize contracts for the transfer of ownership, contracts for the use of municipal properties, as well as the technical and administrative requirements such as appraisals and location.
In other words, before transferring or receiving real estate, the transaction must be recorded in the minutes of a City Council session, approved by council members and trustees, and even published on official websites.
Furthermore, Article 157 stipulates that any acts or contracts executed in violation of the law regarding municipal property will be null and void, allowing for the cancellation of such documents.
The controversy arises from a court ruling in a wrongful termination labor lawsuit, ordering the Campeche City Council to pay compensation. When the council refused to comply, the court ordered the seizure of its movable and immovable property, and it was discovered that this property is currently leased.
Source: poresto
