Politics · Mexico · 3 hrs ago
PAN lawmakers seek probe into 87.4 million pesos in Veracruz health funds
Mexico’s PAN lawmakers called for an investigation into the use of health funds in Veracruz state.
The call followed a negative finding by the federal audit office, which said 87.4 million pesos were redirected from the state health budget.
The money, approved for 2025, was used to pay payroll costs from 2024.
The audit said the change lacked required legal and budget approvals and supporting documents, and noted serious weaknesses in internal controls.
A PAN lawmaker said administrative and possibly criminal responsibility should be established.
The dispute matters because the funds were intended for health services in a state where medical care is already a concern, according to the lawmaker.
PAN urged Mexico’s anti-corruption ministry to investigate, but no outcome or next steps were given.
PAN lawmakers called for an investigation into the handling of health funds in Veracruz after a negative audit report.
The Federal Audit Office said 87,419,439 pesos authorized for 2025 health spending were redirected to pay 2024 payroll.
PAN deputy Ernesto Sánchez Rodríguez said the funds were moved without legal or budget authorization or supporting documents.
The audit report also found weaknesses in internal administrative controls and gave the state health services a score of 65.4 out of 100.
- Who
- PAN lawmakers, including federal deputy Ernesto Sánchez Rodríguez, called for an investigation.
- What
- They asked authorities to investigate the reported redirection of 87,419,439 pesos in health funds and determine responsibility.
- When
- The report concerns funds authorized for 2025 and used for 2024 payroll. The article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Veracruz, Mexico.
- Why
- The Federal Audit Office issued a negative report, saying the funds were redirected without the required authorizations or supporting documents.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Federal Audit Office reported that 87,419,439 pesos in health funds were redirected to pay 2024 payroll.
PAN lawmakers called for an investigation and for administrative and possible criminal responsibility.
- Funds reported redirected
- 87,419,439 pesos
- Original budget year
- 2025 health spending
- Reported use
- Payment of 2024 payroll
- Internal control score
- 65.4 out of 100
- Audit body
- Federal Audit Office (ASF)
What people are saying
It must not be an isolated act; there must be administrative responsibility and perhaps even criminal responsibility.
We urge the Anti-Corruption Secretariat to investigate the finances of the government of Veracruz following the negative report by the Federal Audit Office.