Hidalgo residents block roads demanding release of seven arrested after mayor's detention

Residents in Hidalgo, Mexico, have initiated road blockades to protest the arrest of seven individuals. These arrests followed the detention of the mayor of San Salvador, Salvador Norberto Martínez Cruz, and at least 14 other officials by community members.

The incident began Tuesday when a group from La Flor community entered the municipal palace, forcibly taking the mayor and officials. They were demanding the fulfillment of public works projects. The officials were later released during an operation that involved a confrontation, leading to the apprehension of seven residents.

These seven individuals are currently facing charges including unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault, and robbery. Their hearing is underway at Juzgado número 7, but a resolution has not yet been reached due to repeated requests for recesses by the defense.

In parallel, residents from La Flor have been staging protests and blocking key roads in the Valle del Mezquital region since Tuesday night. Major routes, including the Pachuca-Ixmiquilpan highway near Xuchitlán, La Flor, and Julián Villagrán, have been affected, causing significant traffic disruptions.