Oaxaca Congress formalizes the dissolution of powers in Juchitán following the arrest of Miguel Sánchez Altamirano

The Congress of Oaxaca officially approved the disappearance of powers in the municipality of Juchitán de Zaragoza with 35 votes in favor. The measure was enacted following the detention of Miguel Sánchez Altamirano.

The decision responds to a formal request submitted by Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz on September 25, 2026, leading to the dissolution of the local municipal administration.