Oaxaca governor to face prosecutor over journalist's murder if summoned

Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara Cruz has stated he is prepared to appear before the Attorney General's Office (FGR) concerning the murder of journalist Francisco Alejandro Leyva if officially summoned. Leyva had previously named Jara, along with Secretary of Government Jesús Romero López and legal advisor Geovany Vásquez Sagrero, as responsible for threats against him.

Governor Jara dismissed the idea of taking a leave of absence from his position, asserting that it was unnecessary to guarantee the independence of the investigation into the crime. Jesús Romero López also indicated his willingness to cooperate with the FGR if required.

During a press conference regarding the journalist's murder on July 22, 2026, in San Pablo Etla, Governor Jara expressed his government's openness to investigation. He also stated he would ask his cabinet members to make themselves available to the FGR to help clarify the circumstances surrounding Leyva's death.

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I will appear before the Attorney General's Office (FGR) regarding the murder of journalist Francisco Alejandro Leyva, only if summoned.

Jara announced a shift in his administration's communication strategy, particularly concerning the "Trapitos al Sol" section, which some journalists had criticized for stigmatizing the press. He pledged to avoid such statements moving forward.

While Governor Jara maintained that the murder did not originate from within his government, he emphasized that the FGR would be the authority to determine the facts. "What better than the Attorney General's Office of the Republic," he repeatedly stated, underscoring his confidence in the federal investigation.

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What better than the Attorney General's Office of the Republic.