Head of Government Clara Brugada Molina inaugurated the Executive Bureau 2026 forum of United Cities and Local Governments (CGLU), taking place from April 8 to 10 in Mexico City. She highlighted the role of cities as key actors to address global crises from a local perspective. During her speech, she affirmed that the country's capital has become an international benchmark in the defense and expansion of human rights, and called for promoting an international municipalism that contributes to reducing inequalities and transforming daily life.
Cities as a hub for global transformation
From the City Theater "Esperanza Iris", Brugada noted that CGLU represents one of the main spaces of the international municipalist movement, giving voice to local governments in building global solutions. She emphasized that local governments are the closest to the citizenry and, therefore, have the greatest capacity to influence social transformation.
A call for peace and multilateralism
The capital's leader highlighted that the CGLU network can be consolidated as a platform to promote peace, solidarity, and the defense of international law, in a global context marked by tensions and inequalities. In this sense, she expressed the rejection of Mexico City to the use or threat of force in international relations.
Social agenda and the fight against inequalities
Brugada Molina indicated that her administration promotes a people-centered agenda, with an emphasis on reducing inequalities, eradicating extreme poverty, and strengthening care policies. She highlighted the model of "Utopias" as community spaces that promote access to culture, sports, and services, and have been recognized as tools for social and territorial justice.
Cities facing future challenges
The Head of Government warned that the future will be predominantly urban, so cities must lead the response to challenges such as climate change, through sustainability, mobility, and housing policies with a social focus. Likewise, she stressed that Mexico City is preparing for international events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the World Urban Forum 2028, with an inclusive and rights-based vision.
International cooperation and a common agenda
During the event, representatives of local governments from more than 30 countries agreed on the need to strengthen international cooperation to build fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable cities. International officials highlighted the role of Mexico City as a benchmark in public policies and urban transformation. Brugada Molina concluded that strengthening international municipalism will be key to building the post-2030 global agenda, placing cities as protagonists in solving the world's main challenges.
