Secretary of Mobility for Nuevo León, Hernán Villarreal Rodríguez, compared the new metro line to major works like the Macroplaza and the channeling of the Santa Catarina River, projects that were also heavily criticized. He stated that the intervention in Line 2 was necessary to prevent issues similar to those of the Mexico City Metro's Line 12. He recalled that Line 2 was built under Governor González Parás, with interim Mayor and Deputy Carlos de la Fuente at the time. The channeling of the Santa Catarina River under Governor Morones Prieto was also controversial but has since prevented floods. Villarreal mentioned that supervision for Line 2 was outsourced to the College of Engineers. He expressed regret over the absence of the former mayor and questioned the urgency and lack of a complete project file, asking if they were afraid of a repeat of the Line 12 scenario. The secretary clarified that they are not telling the Congress what to do, noting that 63% of the population believes the Metro has improved and that the governor's 80% approval rating bothers opponents. He criticized the mobility plan for being ineffective and pointed out that mayors from San Pedro, Monterrey, and other cities set an example by providing free transit units as a solution to their poor mobility plans. During the hearing, central allegations were raised regarding alleged irregularities in the construction of Line 4, specifically the perforation of a rainwater duct and starting work without an executive project. Villarreal responded that the work began with basic engineering and that errors are being addressed in meetings with Monterrey's public services. He denied alarming the public, stating that while mistakes can happen, they cannot be hidden. Opposition deputy Javier Caballero dismissed the current administration's announcements as failures, with the only success being the model and simulation. Villarreal retorted that they are taking measures on all constructions and have repaired previous administration's work that posed risks to citizens. The accusation against the PAN leader sparked tension, causing the PRI to change its speakers to more confrontational figures like Lorena de la Garza and Javier Caballero. De la Garza requested a commission to investigate the irregularities on Line 4, pointing out that permits were issued three days before the previous administration ended and that piles were already installed. She acknowledged the over 100 interventions with high-voltage cables, water drains, and telecommunication ducts but affirmed the construction would continue. She compared the project to the Macroplaza, which was also criticized but did not stop its completion, stating it is a complex, grand-scale project with international standards. Deputies from Morena and the independent faction criticized the lack of security for women, rising fares, and insufficient service in peripheral municipalities. Finally, PAN deputy Claudia Caballero confronted Villarreal as he was leaving and tried to hand him a letter of resignation, which he ignored. Villarreal also refuted comparisons to Line 12, stating the piles were created in March 2025 and that the project has international standards. PRD deputy Perla Villarreal questioned the lack of an executive program, citing former Governor Colosio's statement that he granted permits 'on his word' due to an urgency to start the project, suggesting there is no real cost or plan, only a rush to showcase it as a flagship project.
