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Nicolás González Elizalde sparks controversy with statement regarding public resources in Nicolás Flores

The mayor of Nicolás Flores, Nicolás González Elizalde, generated public controversy after stating during his second government report that if he had stolen any money, it was to give it to the people. This statement followed an initial claim that he had not stolen a single peso during his administration. González Elizalde defended the use of public resources, specifically a seven-million-peso credit contracted by the municipality. He stated that the funds were allocated to various supports for residents, including education, health, transportation, and social assistance. Specific actions mentioned included the distribution of laptops and scholarships for university students, as well as assistance for medication, clinical studies, and patient transfers to hospitals. Local legislators have responded to the mayor's remarks. Deputy Miguel Moreno Zamora described the mayor's statements as unfortunate, suggesting they may have been a result of emotional speech. Moreno Zamora noted that the Auditoría Superior del Estado de Hidalgo is responsible for determining if any irregularities exist in the fiscal oversight of the resources.

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