Overview
- Governor Margarita González Saravia confirmed the death Monday morning and issued a formal message from Atlatlahuacán.
- Family members asked that the news be held overnight after he died Sunday, and the announcement was made public the next day.
- Local outlets reported pulmonary complications and a cardiorespiratory arrest as a possible cause, but authorities have not confirmed any medical details.
- Salgado Brito had been on leave for health reasons, with his last public appearance on October 8 showing visible deterioration.
- He was a longtime figure in Morelos politics — a former Cuernavaca mayor, PRI deputy and later a Morena founder — and had served as secretary of government since October 1, 2024, as speculation begins on a successor without any official designation.