# Capulhuac municipal leadership dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/capulhuac-municipal-leadership-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-31T22:34:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A political succession dispute in Capulhuac, Mexico, emerged following the imprisonment of former mayor Selenne “N” (Hernández), who was sentenced to five years and five months for abuse of authority and related offenses.

Initially, substitute president Norma Ortega Ortiz demanded that the Tribunal Electoral del Estado de México (TEEM) expedite her swearing-in to address a municipal financial crisis and concerns regarding uninvested funds. Ortega threatened protests to restore legitimacy to the local government.

Ultimately, the TEEM plenary ruled unanimously that the former mayor’s sentence, which includes the suspension of political-electoral rights, makes her continued tenure incompatible with office. The tribunal ordered the Capulhuac City Council to swear in Ortega Ortiz, though the decision may face further appeals.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Capulhuac substitute mayor ordered to be sworn in by TEEM

The State of Mexico Electoral Tribunal ordered Capulhuac officials to swear in substitute mayor Norma Ortega Ortiz following the imprisonment of Selenne Hernández for abuse of authority.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capulhuac-substitute-mayor-ordered-to-be-sworn-in-by-teem

### 2026-08-20: Norma Ortega demands swearing-in to investigate Capulhuac funds

Norma Ortega Ortiz is demanding the TEEM expedite her swearing-in as Capulhuac's president to investigate the use of hundreds of millions of pesos in municipal funds following the former mayor's imprisonment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norma-ortega-demands-swearing-in-to-investigate-capulhuac-funds

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