Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar reaffirmed his commitment to participatory governance during the People’s Assembly in Chalchihuitán, where residents voted by show of hands to prioritize four kilometers of roads and drinking water projects.
“We won’t do anything without the support of the people,” declared Ramírez Aguilar. “When the government acts alone, the projects are useless. There are no diversions or privileges here. The only beneficiaries should be the people.” The governor emphasized that his administration has eliminated kickbacks and opaque contracts, ensuring that resources are invested in useful and agreed-upon infrastructure.
The Secretary of Humanism, Paco Chacón, explained that these assemblies seek to legitimize government actions through direct dialogue. “The citizens are the main voice; we execute what they decide,” he stated.
In Amatenango del Valle, the assembly agreed to the construction of a Basic Health Services Unit, a long-standing demand to avoid costly transfers to other municipalities. Ramírez Aguilar emphasized that this model avoids clientelism and ensures that the projects respond to real needs.
The governor acknowledged President Claudia Sheinbaum’s support for maintaining social programs and announced that support for students, seniors, and people with disabilities will continue.
Undersecretary of Agriculture Darinel Alvarado emphasized that this participatory approach reduces waste of resources. “Projects are no longer imposed; they are chosen by those who will use them,” he said.
Salomón López Gordillo, president of Usos y Costumbres (Uses and Customs) in Amatenango, stated: “This government doesn’t promise, it delivers.” Meanwhile, the mayor of Chalchihuitán, Manuel García Núñez, expressed his gratitude for the respect for Indigenous autonomy in decision-making.
Source: aquinoticias
