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.
Ana Lilia Orozco, expone sus justificaciones.
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.
El “Cabildo Violeta" para Chihuahua capital fue aprobado en sesión solemne, otra acción del mismo corte ideológico. que busca incluir la perspectiva de género en todas las políticas públicas.
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.
Marco Bonilla, presidente municipal de Chihuahua, promueve esta iniciativa.
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.
