𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦, 𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Perusing the online publication, Matamoros Nota, we gleaned some notable excerpts from Saturday's speech by Lic. Jose Alberto Granados Favila, more commonly known as Beto Granados, after taking the oath of office as Matamoros' new municipal president.

Granados states that he's "ready to face the biggest challenge of his life" and that he "has the ability, the support of the people and the blessing of God" and that he will start working "from the first minute of October 1."

Granados promises to "eradicate corruption" and to "make Matamoros the best city in Tamaulipas."

The new president mentioned garbage collection, pothole patching, improved lighting in urban and suburban areas, cleaner green areas and "public services up to the demands of citizens" so "Matamoros has a better image."

"Abuses by police and traffic officers will not be tolerated.  All traffic officers caught commiting extortion will be sanctioned," he promised. (I did not notice any reference to the cartels, but I'll gladly correct this report if necessary.)