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Ayuntamiento de Tepotzotlán

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tepotzotlan[.]gob[.]mx
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The Ayuntamiento de Tepotzotlán is the municipal government responsible for the administration of the Tepotzotlán municipality in the State of Mexico, Mexico. As a local authority it oversees the delivery of essential public services such as water supply, sewage management, waste collection, street maintenance, and public lighting. It also manages urban planning and zoning, issues permits for construction and commercial activities, and coordinates local public safety efforts in collaboration with state and federal police forces. The council administers municipal budgets, collects local taxes and fees, and implements programs related to education, culture, and social welfare that are tailored to the needs of the community. In addition, the Ayuntamiento represents the municipality in regional forums and ensures that federal and state legislation is applied at the local level.

The Ayuntamiento operates as an autonomous municipal corporation under the framework of Mexican municipal law, with its headquarters located in the town of Tepotzotlán. Its governing body consists of a mayor (presidente municipal) and a council of regidores elected by residents for a three‑year term. While the prompt does not provide explicit figures regarding the municipality’s population, budget, or staff size, the institution’s role is defined by its legal mandate to govern the territory and serve its inhabitants. A notable event in its recent history occurred on May 5 2025, when unknown actors compromised the official Facebook page of the Ayuntamiento, replacing profile and cover images with the Guy Fawkes mask associated with Anonymous and posting a related video. Municipal authorities confirmed the breach, filed a cyber‑police report, contacted Meta for assistance, and worked with cybersecurity specialists to restore the account, an incident that generated over 250 reactions and 20 comments before the page was secured. This episode highlights the increasing relevance of digital security for local government institutions.

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