In San Jose Succutz, residents are voicing their discontent over the state of their village’s welcome centre, which they claim no longer feels like a community asset. Armando Cocom, the newly elected village chairman, has taken up the fight to regain control of the facility, alleging that it has become restricted and is being managed by an unaccountable committee. This has left villagers feeling excluded and frustrated, unable to access the centre freely. Cocom revealed that even he, as chairman, has been denied access to the building, stating, ‘You have to pay for the use, and I don’t even have access to it, being the chairman of the village.’ He emphasized the need for the centre to be returned to community control, citing a recent incident where he was unaware of an eye checkup event held at the facility. ‘When it comes to health issues and things that are going to happen in my village, I should be informed of that,’ Cocom said. He stressed that while the committee may have its reasons for managing the centre, they must respect his role as village chairman and involve him in decision-making processes.