José Murguía Santiago

José Murguía Santiago is the mayor of Teuchitlán, Jalisco, affiliated with the Movimiento Ciudadano party. He was recently in the news following his arrest by the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) for his alleged involvement in organized crime related to the infamous Rancho Izaguirre, which has been linked to illegal activities and the recruitment of members for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). Murguía Santiago has publicly stated his willingness to cooperate with investigations, claiming he was unaware of the ranch's operations until its seizure and expressing concern about the potential negative impact on local tourism and commerce.