Michelle Talavera, director of Puebla’s Conventions and Parks agency, is facing renewed criticism following her recent announcement of graduating with a law degree. The revelation, shared on social media, has reignited debate about whether she met the legal requirements to hold her position when she was appointed nearly two years ago.

The controversy adds to ongoing concerns over a 307,000-peso contract awarded to influencer Adolfo Lazzari, whom Talavera acknowledged as her former partner, though she denied any conflict of interest.

Social media users have focused on Article 11 of the law governing the Conventions and Parks agency, which mandates that the Executive Director must have over five years of high-level decision-making experience—preferably in business tourism—and administrative expertise. Given Talavera’s recent graduation, many question if she could have fulfilled these criteria at the time of her appointment.

This agency manages an annual budget close to 300 million pesos, making the qualifications of its leadership a matter of public interest. So far, neither Talavera nor the Puebla government has publicly addressed these new concerns about her eligibility.

The situation keeps the agency under intense public scrutiny, with growing calls for transparency regarding influencer contracts and demands for clarity on whether Talavera’s appointment complied with all legal requirements.

In the midst of this, Puebla continues to advance projects like the cablebús system, which promises to improve urban mobility and accessibility—an example of the kind of public initiatives that benefit from transparent and qualified leadership.