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Los Cabos council grants Mayor Christian Agúndez 10-day leave; José Manuel Larumbe takes over

The first councilman provisionally leads the city government as the municipality deals with Hurricane Rachel.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Extraordinary session of the Los Cabos City Council

The Los Cabos City Council unanimously approved on September 29 a temporary 10-calendar-day leave of absence for Mayor Christian Agúndez Gómez. During that period, first councilman José Manuel Larumbe Pineda provisionally takes on the duties of mayor, the city government said.

The vote took place at the council's 28th Extraordinary Public Session. The mayor himself submitted the request.

Who is in charge and why

According to the record released by the city government, the council agreed that the first councilman would hold the mayor's office "by operation of law" (por Ministerio de Ley). This means the substitution happens automatically under the law, with no separate appointment required.

The official statement does not give a reason for the leave.

What changes for residents

For residents of Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo and the municipality's outlying districts, municipal services and paperwork continue as usual. The leave does not change departments or service windows.

The handover coincides with Hurricane Rachel's approach to the south of the state. Emergency decisions during these days, such as the four temporary shelters, the closure of 14 beaches and coordination with Civil Protection, fall to the acting mayor.

When it ends

Since the leave covers 10 calendar days from its approval, it would end early in the second week of October unless the council approves a change. The city government has not said whether another session is planned.

For reports and emergencies, the usual numbers remain: 911 for emergencies and the Mayor's Office switchboard, (624) 146 7600.

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