# Oaxaca Congress dissolves Juchitán municipal government

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/juchitn-municipal-government-crisis-in-oaxaca
> Updated: 2026-09-25T14:34:23.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 2.

The Oaxaca State Congress has officially approved the disappearance of powers in the municipal government of Juchitán de Zaragoza. During an extraordinary session, the legislative body passed the decision with 35 votes in favor and zero against, fulfilling Governor Salomón Jara Cruz’s request to restore security and governability in the region.

This political dissolution follows the arrest of Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano on charges of aggravated extortion and crimes against state security, with alleged links to the ‘Los Cromos’ criminal cell. In addition to the mayor, authorities have detained Carlos Alberto P. L., known as ‘La Parca,’ and former municipal police commissioner John Keny Moreno Segura.

Concurrent with the political transition, state security forces conducted a mandatory inspection and disarmament of the Juchitán Municipal Police. The operation resulted in the seizure of 28 long guns, 27 short guns, and 2,029 cartridges, all of which were transferred to the state’s general armory. Governor Jara Cruz will appoint a provisional municipal commissioner to manage administration and public services until new elections are held.

## Claims

- The Oaxaca State Congress approved the disappearance of powers in the Juchitán de Zaragoza municipal government with 35 votes in favor and zero against. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Governor Salomón Jara Cruz requested the dissolution of the Juchitán municipal government to ensure governability and security. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano is accused of aggravated extortion and crimes against state security. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Governor of Oaxaca will appoint a provisional municipal commissioner to manage Juchitán's administration. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Federal and state security forces intervened in the municipal security headquarters in Juchitán. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano was arrested. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Carlos Alberto ‘N’, known as ‘La Parca’, was also arrested alongside the mayor. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A judge granted preventive detention to the mayor. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- State security forces seized 28 long guns, 27 short guns, and 2,029 cartridges from the Juchitán Municipal Police. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mayor will be held at the Altiplano prison. (single source)
- Governor Salomón Jara Cruz stated that the situation in Juchitán requires firm action to preserve governability. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Juchitán municipal government dissolved by Oaxaca Congress

The Oaxaca State Congress dissolved the Juchitán municipal government following the arrest of Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano on extortion and organized crime charges.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oaxaca-governor-seeks-dissolution-of-juchitn-municipal-government

### 2026-09-23: Juchitán Mayor arrested for alleged ties to criminal group 'Los Cromos

Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz has requested the dissolution of the Juchitán municipal government following the arrest of Mayor Miguel Sánchez Altamirano for alleged ties to the CJNG-linked 'Los Cromos' cell

72 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayor-of-juchitn-de-zaragoza-arrested-for-organized-crime

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