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Michoacán Congress Leader Defends Indigenous Autonomy, Sets 2026 Budget Priorities

She couples a legal defense of self-rule with a pledge to channel next year’s funds to education plus migrant services.

Overview

  • Fabiola Alanís said municipal governments have no legal basis to obstruct indigenous communities that opt for self-government and urged mayors to respect the reforms.
  • She reported that more than 30 communities already exercise direct control of public funds, while in a separate interview she estimated the figure as a little over 40.
  • Alanís announced she will file a legislative initiative to strengthen attention, prevention and care for Michoacán migrants, with emphasis on those returning during December holidays.
  • For the 2026 state budget, she called for prioritizing education and migrant support under austerity and transparency rules with anti-corruption safeguards.
  • She framed the autonomy advances as aligned with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Purépecha Justice Plan and integrated into Plan Morelos, highlighting guaranteed community representation in the local Congress.