José Carlos Acosta Ruiz

José Carlos Acosta Ruiz is a former mayor of Xochimilco, serving from 2018 to 2024. His administration is currently under investigation for significant irregularities and alleged embezzlement amounting to over 128 million pesos, involving a network of companies and individuals that simulated competitive bidding processes to misappropriate funds. The scandal has implications for the Morenista government led by Clara Brugada, as Acosta Ruiz now holds a position as General Coordinator of Human Capital in the Ministry of Administration and Finance.