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Governance dispute and resignations in Acatlán de Osorio

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Governance dispute and protests resignations in Acatlán de Osorio

Political tension in Acatlán de Osorio, Puebla, has escalated as the Puebla Congress evaluates a request from the local Cabildo to revoke the mandate of Mayor Guadalupe Lucero Bárcenas. Marcos Castro Martínez, President of the Board of Directors of the Puebla Congress, has noted that while there is no formal proposal to establish a Municipal Council, the legislature is analyzing the situation. The final decision depends on comprehensive information, including investigations by the State Auditor's Office (ASE) and the official stance of local council members. In response to the crisis, residents announced a planned total blockade of both directions at the Atlixco toll booth on the Siglo XXI highway, scheduled for August 21. The protest aims to demand the recall of Mayor Bárcenas, citing controversies regarding her administration’s performance over the last four months, and expresses strong opposition to the potential installation of a Municipal Council. The conflict, which began in June, has included sit-ins at the Municipal Presidency and an ongoing ASE audit by the State Auditor's Office (ASE) following allegations of irregularities. On September 6, the Puebla State Congress scheduled a formal hearing for September 10. Julio Miguel Huerta Gómez, president of the Commission of Governance and Constitutional Points, stated that Mayor Bárcenas, the regidores, and the syndic will would each be allotted 30 minutes to present evidence and arguments. evidence. The Commission is currently analyzing documentation from the ASE and the Ministry of the Interior. A resolution regarding the revocation of Interior to determine whether to revoke the mandate or the formation of form a Municipal Council is expected before Council. By September 15. 9, Mayor Bárcenas, the municipal trustee, and seven council members submitted their resignations, leaving only one councilman, Jesús Reyes Ramírez, in office. Despite these resignations, local authorities and legislative leaders clarified that legal investigations by the ASE and the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) regarding municipal threats and requested audits will continue. Furthermore, the Puebla legislature is addressing allegations regarding potential links between municipal officials and the criminal group ‘Los Rojos’. Pável Gaspar, president of the legislature, stated that the Congress will not yield to pressure to dissolve the council prematurely and will use the upcoming hearings to determine if members are unfit for office due to criminal affiliations. The resignations must still be formally voted on by the local Congress following the scheduled hearing.

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  1. 2026-09-10 02:52 UTC Governance dispute and resignations in Acatlán de Osorio
  2. 2026-09-07 06:15 UTC Governance dispute and protests in Acatlán de Osorio
  3. 2026-08-20 17:26 UTC Governance dispute and protests in Acatlán de Osorio
  4. 2026-08-17 06:00 UTC Political governance dispute in Acatlán de Osorio

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