Leadership Update: Xalapa Elects Daniela Griego as Next Mayor

Daniela Guadalupe Griego Ceballos has been elected as the next mayor of Xalapa, Veracruz, and will assume office in January 2026. Representing the Morena–PVEM coalition, Griego continues the party’s leadership in the city, following Mayor Alberto Islas Reyes and former Mayor Ricardo Ahued Bardahuil. With a background in sociology from Universidad Veracruzana and over 20 years in public service, she has built a reputation for transparency and effective administration. Griego previously served as a local deputy and most recently as director of the state pension institute (IPE), where she led financial reforms and governance improvements.

Griego secured approximately 40% of the vote in a competitive race, running on a platform that emphasized water infrastructure modernization, gender-focused public policy, sustainable mobility, and citizen participation. Her approach to governance promises continuity with innovation, reinforcing Xalapa’s commitment to inclusive, transparent leadership. As the city prepares for this transition, her incoming administration is expected to prioritize open dialogue and fiscal responsibility while advancing Morena’s broader development agenda.