In an international context marked by political tensions and the hardening of stances from the United States under the Donald Trump administration, Head of Government Clara Brugada issued an urgent call to halt the advance of global confrontation. During the opening of the Executive Bureau 2026 forum of United Cities and Local Governments (CGLU), the head of the capital city government warned that “the multilateral order is cracking under the weight of those who bet on the law of the strongest,” in a clear reference to the current international scenario. CDMX raises its voice amid the risk of global conflict. From the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris, the Head of Government was firm: “Those who try to drag us back to war are mistaken. It is time to break the silence.” Before representatives of more than 140 local governments from 32 countries, the leader emphasized that cities must assume an active role to prevent an escalation of conflicts and defend international law. Criticism of the use of force and the weakening of multilateralism. In a tense international scenario, marked by unilateral decisions and confrontational speeches from Washington, Brugada emphasized that Mexico City “firmly condemns the use or threat of force in international relations.” Her message aligns with global concern over the weakening of multilateral mechanisms and the resurgence of nationalist stances. The transformation of cities must have a clear objective: to guarantee rights and reduce inequalities. “From a very young age, I chose to fight for the causes where help is most needed, in the neighborhoods and communities that were forgotten for years. I have walked this path with the same…”. Cities, key to stopping the global crisis. The Head of Government highlighted that local governments have the real capacity to transform the social and political environment from the ground up, positioning cities as key actors in the face of the global crisis. “The century cannot ignore that local governments are the ones who can change the reality of people.” From inequality to peace: the model proposed by CDMX. Brugada Molina stated that the solution to the international crisis not only lies in traditional diplomacy but also in addressing structural causes such as inequality. In this sense, she highlighted policies like Utopías, community spaces that promote inclusion, well-being, and the reconstruction of the social fabric in Mexico City. A global call on the eve of the 2026 World Cup. The message comes on the eve of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, an event where the Mexican capital will be one of the main venues and seeks to project itself as a city of peace, rights, and inclusion. Additionally, towards the World Urban Forum 2028, the leader called to build an international agenda where cities have a leading role in building a new global order. International leaders agree on the urgency. During the forum, figures such as Emilia Saiz, secretary general of CGLU, and Jan Van Zanen, mayor of The Hague, agreed that the world is facing a critical moment that demands greater cooperation between local governments.
