Cecilia Patrón strengthens international alliances, promotes sustainable urban development for Mérida

Mérida's municipal president, Cecilia Patrón Laviada, is actively forging international partnerships to advance sustainable urban development within the "White City." Her efforts focus on enhancing public policies for better city planning and management.

Patrón Laviada recently attended the XXVIII Congress of CIDEU (Ibero-American Center for Strategic Urban Development) in Cuenca, Ecuador. This gathering brought together representatives from Ibero-American cities to exchange experiences and strengthen urban planning strategies, particularly focusing on "Financing for Sustainable Urban Development."

"We continue to represent Mérida in international forums, building alliances and sharing the vision of a more orderly, sustainable city with better opportunities for all," Patrón Laviada stated. Her participation included sessions on municipal leadership challenges in financing sustainable urban development and guided tours of Cuenca's specific projects in mobility, waste management, and sanitation.

The congress also involved a session of the Steering Council, where cities like Mérida, alongside representatives from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, are participating in the integration process. This collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of best practices among local governments.