Juchitán municipal government dissolved after mayor's arrest

Juchitán de Zaragoza Miguel Sánchez Altamirano Oaxaca municipal dissolution Los Cromos

The municipal government of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, has been dissolved following the arrest of Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano. The Oaxaca State Congress approved the dissolution with 35 votes in favor and zero against, acting on a request from Governor Salomón Jara Cruz to restore governability and security in the region.

Sánchez Altamirano is accused of aggravated extortion and crimes against state security, with investigations suggesting potential links to the criminal group ‘Los Cromos,’ a cell allegedly associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Alongside the mayor, Carlos Alberto P. L., known as ‘La Parca,’ was also detained. Following the arrests, federal and state security forces, including the Mexican Navy and the National Guard, intervened at the municipal security headquarters to inspect personnel and seize weaponry. Authorities reportedly seized 28 long guns, 27 short guns, and over 2,000 cartridges during the operation.

To ensure administrative continuity, Governor Jara Cruz has appointed Francisco Vásquez Jiménez as the provisional municipal commissioner. Vásquez Jiménez, a local communicator and firefighter, will manage the municipality’s affairs during the transition period. A judicial hearing to determine the legal status of the detainees is scheduled for September 29.

Entities

Congreso de Oaxaca · Congreso del Estado de Oaxaca · Congress of Oaxaca · Francisco Vásquez Jiménez · Juchitán de Zaragoza · Los Cromos · Miguel Sánchez Altamirano · Oaxaca State Congress · Oaxaca State Government · Salomón Jara Cruz · Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The mayor will be held at the Altiplano prison. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx
[● 4 SOURCES] A judge granted preventive detention to the mayor. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · indicepolitico.com · proyectodiez.mx
[● 28 SOURCES] Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano was arrested. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · lahoguera.mx · estamosaqui.mx · indicepolitico.com · www.acierta.mx · +18 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The Oaxaca state government has requested the local Congress to dissolve the Juchitán municipal government. lahoguera.mx · estamosaqui.mx · oncenoticias.digital · www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · elvalle.com.mx · +9 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Governor Salomón Jara Cruz stated that the situation in Juchitán requires firm action to preserve governability. lahoguera.mx · oncenoticias.digital
[● 9 SOURCES] Federal and state security forces intervened in the municipal security headquarters in Juchitán. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · lahoguera.mx · elvalle.com.mx · lanigua.com.mx · +1 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Carlos Alberto ‘N’, known as ‘La Parca’, was also arrested alongside the mayor. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · lahoguera.mx · indicepolitico.com · diario21.com.mx · udgtv.com · +2 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The mayor is accused of aggravated extortion and crimes against state security. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · indicepolitico.com · lahoguera.mx · diario21.com.mx · udgtv.com · +6 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Governor Salomón Jara Cruz requested the dissolution of the Juchitán municipal government to ensure governability and security. estamosaqui.mx · canal44.com · lahoguera.mx · udgtv.com · oncenoticias.digital
[● 11 SOURCES] The Governor of Oaxaca will appoint a provisional municipal commissioner to manage Juchitán's administration. estamosaqui.mx · canal44.com · oncenoticias.digital · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · themexico.news · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] State security forces seized 28 long guns, 27 short guns, and 2,029 cartridges from the Juchitán Municipal Police. www.nvinoticias.com · massinformacion.com.mx · www.istmopress.com.mx
[● 22 SOURCES] The vote to dissolve the municipal government passed with 35 votes in favor and zero against. www.diarioevolucion.com.mx · estamosaqui.mx · indicepolitico.com · www.acierta.mx · canal44.com · +13 more