A woman in a pink jacket speaks into a microphone while sitting at a table with documents and a Mexican flag in the background. — Ana Lilia Orozco Ortiz, PRI deputy responsible for this ideological initiative. | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Ana Lilia Orozco Ortiz, PRI deputy responsible for this ideological initiative. | La Derecha Diario

Pri Councilwomen in Chihuahua Proposed Creating a 'women's Council'

Meanwhile, Chihuahua faces real problems, PRI councilwomen seek to impose an ideological agenda.

27/02/2025 11:36:00h

Editorial Team

In a new attempt to expand the gender perspective and divert attention from the real problems facing Chihuahua, councilwomen from the PRI and the capital's municipal president, Marco Bonilla, have proposed the creation of a "Women's Council."

The initiative, presented by councilwoman Ana Lilia Orozco Ortiz, seeks to establish an annual solemn session in March, under the pretext of strengthening the female voice in local politics.

A woman in a formal meeting setting holds a microphone while speaking, surrounded by other people seated at the table.

Ana Lilia Orozco presents her justifications. | La Derecha Diario

The proposal generates resistance

However, the initiative has caused criticism, as women currently already have political representation, voice, and vote in the councils, as well as gender quotas that guarantee their presence in public positions even at the expense of merit.

For some sectors, this measure represents an unnecessary duplication of functions and a possible expansion of municipal bureaucracy.

A woman with glasses and a microphone participates in a meeting with other people.

The "Cabildo Violeta" for Chihuahua capital was approved in a solemn session, another action of the same ideological nature that seeks to include a gender perspective in all public policies. | La Derecha Diario

Bureaucracy grows without solving urgent problems

Meanwhile, Chihuahua faces issues such as insecurity, water crisis, and unemployment, the proposal to create an exclusive council for women has been pointed out as a distraction from the state's priority issues.

Critics of the measure warn that initiatives of this type can represent an unnecessary expense, in addition to fostering division instead of inclusion. "If women already actively participate in politics, why segregate their representation in a separate council?" local political analysts question.

A dark-haired man in a formal suit poses in front of a wall with blinds and framed photographs.

Marco Bonilla, mayor of Chihuahua, promotes this initiative. | La Derecha Diario

Awaiting approval

The Chihuahua council must analyze in the coming days the feasibility of this proposal and determine if its implementation is really necessary or if, on the contrary, it will only add more bureaucracy to the public administration.

Meanwhile, Chihuahua continues to face urgent problems, but it seems that some councilwomen prefer to distract themselves with ideological symbolism rather than address the real needs of the citizens.

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