Jalisco Governor Lemus Appoints Carlos Arias After Zamora Resigns for 2027 Elections

Salvador Zamora has resigned as Secretary General of Government in Jalisco, effective immediately on October 25, 2026. Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro accepted the resignation and appointed Carlos Arias Madrid to succeed him. This leadership change occurs just months before the state’s critical electoral cycle.

The Transition

Zamora, who assumed office in December 2024, cited personal and political objectives related to the 2027 electoral process as the reason for his departure. In a public statement, he thanked the governor and his cabinet colleagues for their support during his tenure. Source: Infobae Governor Lemus confirmed the acceptance of the resignation, noting that Zamora will now focus on tasks assigned by his political project, specifically Movimiento Ciudadano, ahead of the upcoming elections. Source: Milenio

New Leadership

The governor designated Carlos Arias Madrid, formerly the head of the State Tax Service (SET), as the new Secretary General. Arias brings over 25 years of experience in public administration, law, and judicial oversight. His primary mandate is to strengthen institutional communication with other branches of government, political actors, and economic sectors within Jalisco. Source: Milenio

Key Details

• Resignation Date: October 25, 2026.
• Reason: Focus on 2027 electoral campaign activities.
• Successor: Carlos Arias Madrid, former SET director.
• Tenure: Zamora served from December 2024 to October 2026.

While Zamora indicated he would provide further details on his specific political role soon, no official candidacy or specific position within the party structure has been disclosed yet. Source: Infobae The appointment of Arias signals an effort to consolidate administrative stability during the transition period leading up to the elections.