Government
San Ignacio is currently governed by a Town Council affiliated with the United Democratic Party (UDP). The mayor is John August Jr. Town council elections are made every three years to elect a new town mayor, both, UDP(United Democratic Party) and the PUP (People's United Party)candidates participate in town elections.
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