The mayor of Ciudad Juárez, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, has offered to accompany the mayor of Chihuahua capital, Marco Bonilla, on a visit to the border to show him the projects where his administration achieves better results.
The mayor of Ciudad Juárez, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, has issued a direct challenge to his counterpart from Chihuahua capital, Marco Bonilla: to visit the border together to compare the results of both administrations. The proposal, made this Thursday, aims to move from statements to actions and demonstrate with official data who governs better.
A tour to show differences
Pérez Cuéllar, known as Ortiz Orpinel in political circles, explained that it is not just about pointing out the shortcomings of Juárez, but also showcasing the areas where his government surpasses the capital. "It would be good that instead of wasting time coming here to Juárez —which is welcome—, even if he wants, I can accompany him, to tell him where the things we might be lacking are, but also to point out the things we are doing much better than in Chihuahua," he stated.
The Juárez mayor dismissed the opposition's criticisms, describing them as "unfounded allegations" that have been countered with official indicators. "Every time they come and say something, with data, with numbers, with statistics, with clear actions, it is shown that they are absolutely wrong," he declared.
Bonilla in the spotlight
The invitation comes after Bonilla made a visit to Ciudad Juárez, which raised suspicions about his political intentions. Pérez Cuéllar questioned why the mayor of the capital would spend time travelling to the border instead of addressing the needs of his own municipality. "He is still the mayor, right? He hasn't backed down yet", he joked, suggesting that Bonilla should request a leave of absence if his interest is to campaign in other regions.
The Juárez mayor insisted that Bonilla should "turn back to his municipality" and see the parts he is missing in Chihuahua capital, instead of coming to Juárez. However, the offer to accompany him remains open: "whenever he wants, even if he wants, I can accompany him, no problem," he reiterated.
What does this comparison imply?
For the citizens of both localities, this political standoff could translate into greater accountability. If Bonilla accepts the tour, it is expected that indicators of security, infrastructure, and public services will be put on the table. Pérez Cuéllar has promised to show not only the shortcomings but also the achievements of his administration, such as advances in public lighting or waste collection, areas where he claims Juárez outperforms the capital.
For now, the ball is in Bonilla's court. Accepting the challenge would mean submitting to a direct comparison, while rejecting it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness. The decision, in any case, will set the tone for the relationship between both administrations in the coming months.
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