Stefany Peñalba, the mayor behind a school bus program, has received the “Líder” (Leader) 2026 Award from the National Decentralization Authority. This recognition comes despite ongoing investigations by the Electoral Prosecutor's Office and Senniaf, the national financial intelligence unit. The investigations center around the potential misuse of imagery on the buses, raising questions about possible electoral campaigning. The award highlights a complicated situation where public acknowledgement is occurring simultaneously with legal scrutiny. The nature of the imagery and its connection to potential electoral violations are currently under review by authorities. This raises concerns regarding the transparency and ethical implications of the program and the award itself. Further details are expected as the investigations progress.