Tomorrow San Miguel del Monte and other towns very close to where we live in Michoacán, Mexico will vote on whether to reject the state government and become recognized as autonomous. This means they would be responsible for governing themselves.

We heard from some local friends that voters are being told that if they vote to become autonomous they will lose government services and roads may be blocked. The local indigenous leaders say this is disinformation to discourage people from voting yes on the measure.

This is one of the reasons I love Mexico. This wouldn't even be an option in most nations.

Here are some relevant links for anyone interested.

https://oem.com.mx/elsoldemorelia/local/denuncian-campana-de-desinformacion-en-san-miguel-del-monte-a-tres-dias-de-consulta-por-autogobierno-26206316

https://cambiodemichoacan.com.mx/2025/10/09/san-miguel-del-monte-denuncia-campana-de-desinformacion-sobre-consulta-de-autogobierno/

https://www.voxmorelia.com.mx/noticias/notas-importantes/exige-consejo-indigena-que-intereses-externos-a-eleccion-por-autogobierno-en-san-miguel-del-monte-saquen-las-manos/

https://evangelio.news/persiste-tension-en-san-miguel-del-monte-morelia-por-consulta-del-autogobierno/