Mennonite community presents development proposals to Chihuahua leaders

Members of the Mennonite community in Chihuahua met with regional leaders, including Cruz Pérez Cuéllar and Marco Bonilla, to discuss economic and social development proposals for the Cuauhtémoc, Namiquipa, and Rubio regions.

A primary concern raised was the unstable electricity supply, with reports of up to 16 service interruptions per day. This instability threatens irrigation systems and the refrigeration of apple crops. Producers noted that while they project a growth of 500,000 additional apple crates over the next two years, they currently lack the 15,000 kilowatts required to guarantee fruit preservation.

To address these challenges, the community proposed the creation of an agro-industrial park to strengthen the productive chain and attract investment. Other key topics included corn prices, water access, and the need for the state government to act as a mediator with the Federal Electricity Commission to resolve infrastructure issues.