Urban developers seek regulatory reform in Montero as Ciudad Juárez clears public spaces

In Montero, Bolivia, urban developers and professionals have petitioned the Municipal Council to reduce bureaucracy and modify local regulations to stimulate city growth. Developers argue that current administrative hurdles are delaying new projects by seven to eight years, causing the municipality to lose significant tax revenue and deterring investment. Key requests include revising Municipal Law 209 and Law 290, specifically regarding the 5% economic compensation for works and land cession requirements, which developers claim are more burdensome than in neighboring municipalities.

Meanwhile, in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, municipal authorities have conducted operations along Independencia Boulevard to recover public spaces. As part of a permanent urban reordering program, crews removed wooden structures and panoramic advertisements that were obstructing pedestrian walkways and violating municipal codes. Officials have urged business owners to secure necessary permits and comply with urban development regulations to avoid similar enforcement actions.