# Chihuahua Mayor Bonilla's administration and political shift > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chihuahua-mayor-marco-bonilla-administrative-activities > Updated: 2026-09-10T01:46:15.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 4. Following the conclusion of his term as president of the Mexican Network of Child-Friendly Cities in August 2026, Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla Mendoza has transitioned to the dissemination of his Fifth Government Report, covering his administration from 2024 to 2027. The report emphasizes infrastructure investments, such as the 350 million pesos allocated to strategic overpasses and the restoration of the historic Quinta Touché to house the Águeda Lozano Contemporary Art Museum. In his formal presentation, Bonilla highlighted broader economic achievements, including the creation of over 30,000 jobs, an increase in the average daily real wage, and the attraction of $2.224 billion USD in foreign direct investment. Security efforts have focused on expanding the municipal police force, with Bonilla noting that crime indicators have reached their best levels in a decade. Despite these claims, the report faced criticism from Morena opponents regarding municipal debt. As the region prepares for the 2026-2027 electoral process, political positioning has intensified. The National Electoral Institute (INE) in Chihuahua is scheduled to install its Local Council on September 30 to oversee federal elections. Within the local landscape, Bonilla has emphasized the need for unity within the PAN party, noting that Adriana Terrazas has expressed support for his political project. Conversely, Héctor Ochoa has announced intentions to compete in the Morena internal process for the Chihuahua capital presidency. On the social front, Bonilla recently attended the Third JASP Forum, ‘Maximizando Impactos,’ which brought together 300 members of civil society organizations to foster collaboration between the public sector, businesses, and academia to address issues such as mental health, addiction prevention, and education. ## Claims - Mayor Marco Bonilla stated that a good city is defined by the quality of life of its citizens rather than just its growth. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Chihuahua municipal government allocated over 413 million pesos to education over a five-year period. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Mi Bolsa Escolar program provided backpacks and supplies to more than 421,000 students. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Mi Beca Chihuahua program granted more than 85,000 academic, excellence, and competitiveness scholarships. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The IMPAS Integral Care Center involved an investment of 30 million pesos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A free 24-hour psychological assistance line (*800) has handled nearly 5,000 calls. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The municipality allocated 70 million pesos to support people with disabilities. (single source) - More than 19,000 support grants were delivered to people with disabilities. (single source) - The inclusion of the Chihuahua mayor in a list of Mexico's 300 most influential leaders reflects the state's current development. (single source) - Chihuahua is attracting interest from the audiovisual industry, including producer Gary Alazraki. (single source) - The mayor will evaluate the timing for requesting a leave of absence from his position during the first week of October. (single source) - The Third JASP Forum 'Maximizando Impactos' was inaugurated in Chihuahua Capital to strengthen collaboration between civil society and the public sector. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Chihuahua political and social developments ahead of 2027 elections Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla is advancing social collaboration through the JASP forum while navigating the political landscape ahead of the 2026-2027 elections and various local candidacy movements. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-mayor-marco-bonilla-addresses-political-future-and-regional-growth ### 2026-09-04: Chihuahua Capital Mayor Marco Bonilla presents Fifth Government Report Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla presented his Fifth Government Report, citing job growth, $2.2 billion in foreign investment, and enhanced security technology amid political scrutiny and debt concerns. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jurez-official-alleges-1095-million-pesos-in-municipal-debt ### 2026-08-27: Chihuahua officials report on infrastructure, social aid, and rural development Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla presents his fifth government report, highlighting infrastructure and social gains, while Ciudad Juárez Mayor Héctor Ortiz Orpinel delivers rural aid and infrastructure support. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chihuahua-city-inaugurates-gueda-lozano-museum-of-contemporary-art ### 2026-08-22: Marco Bonilla concludes presidency of Mexican Network of Child-Friendly Cities Chihuahua Mayor Marco Bonilla concluded his presidency of the Mexican Network of Child-Friendly Cities, which now includes 219 municipalities. Alejandra Gutiérrez will lead the network through 2028. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marco-bonilla-concludes-presidency-of-mexican-network-of-child-friendly-cities --- Cite as: Chihuahua Mayor Bonilla's administration and political shift. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chihuahua-mayor-marco-bonilla-administrative-activities