In an extraordinary session, the municipality of Tequila appointed Lorena Marisol Rodríguez as the interim mayor after the arrest of Diego Rivera Navarro, who faces charges of organized crime and the kidnapping of two fellow politicians from his party. Rodríguez was elected with six votes in favor, despite opposition from three council members who previously denounced the former mayor for political violence. This incident highlights the ongoing issues within the local political landscape, including accusations of gender-based political violence and corruption.

During the same session, Rodríguez was sworn in as mayor and delivered a message reflecting her pride in her origins as a daughter of farmers from the Sierra de Tequila. She emphasized the importance of restoring the public service path for the municipal government and expressed her commitment to serving the community. Her appointment not only signifies a shift in leadership but also marks a response to the political turmoil that has plagued the administrative office amid allegations against her predecessor.

Rodríguez's rise to the mayor's office from a background involving narcocorridos (ballads often depicting drug-related themes) is particularly significant in the context of Tequila, a municipality that has faced its share of criminal activities intertwined with local governance. This transition is poised to influence the ongoing governance in Tequila and may resonate with broader trends regarding women's roles in Mexican politics, especially in light of the challenges faced by female leaders in environments often characterized by machismo and political strife.