A week ago, authorities asked the population to calm down due to the rumor that an armed group entered the municipality.
Authorities decreed a curfew in the municipality of Sola de Vega, Oaxaca, to preserve the safety of the inhabitants, thereby restricting unjustified traffic throughout the municipal territory, located in the Sierra Sur of the state.
Through a statement, the city council informed that the measure, which began to operate last night, it was taken under agreement with the authorities of agencies, rural centers and section headquarters of this municipality.
“In order to preserve the safety of citizens, (…) the general population is informed that, as of this date, unjustified transit on public roads after ten at night is restricted. “, the document reads.
The city council detailed that, to supervise compliance, elements of the municipal police and members of the section headquarters will carry out surveillance tours in the streets and avenues of the municipality.
On April 27, the authorities had asked the population to remain calm and not fall into speculation about the “rumor of the arrival of an armed group in our municipality.”
“Regarding the presence of an unknown subject who arrived at the Municipal Security office, who mentioned the reason for his visit, which goes against the peace and tranquility of our citizens, (…) the authorities were informed for their attention and follow-up”.
Then, the authorities called not to believe in information from social networks, unless it was issued through official channels. A week later, they decreed a curfew.
The municipality of Villa Sola de Vega is located 94 kilometers from the state capital and is part of the so-called “Ruta de la Fe Juquila”, which runs along a path in a straight line that covers three regions of the entity: Central Valleys, the Sierra Sur and the Coast.
This route is integrated by the municipalities of Zimatlán de Álvarez, San Pablo Huixtepec, Ayoquezco de Aldama, Villa Sola de Vega, San Pedro Juchatengo and Santa Catarina Juquila.
Source: Milenio
