**Claudia Agatón Forges Ahead with New Appointments in Ensenada’s Government**
In an ongoing effort to structure her administration, the Mayor of Ensenada, Claudia Agatón Muñiz, has announced a series of appointments for key positions within the municipal government. These appointments are set to conclude on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Among the notable appointments, Juan Antonio Guillén Sánchez continues his role as the Chief Administrative Officer. Marco Antonio Orozco Orozco will take charge of the Department of Urban Administration, Ecology, and Environment, while Leticia Paola Avelar Espinoza becomes the Director of Infrastructure. Francisco Javier González Revilla has been appointed to head the Public Services Department.
Carlos Ibarra Aguiar is appointed as the Director of Economic Development. Santiago Garín Walther will be responsible for the Directorate of Commerce, Alcohol, and Public Entertainment. Normando Elías assumes the role of Head of the President’s Office, and Julio César Cota Molina will lead the Fire Department.
Furthermore, Iván Barbosa Gutiérrez will manage the Directorate of Civic Justice, and Joaquín Alonso Moreno Valenzuela will oversee the Directorate of Religious Affairs and Civil Associations. Luis Felipe Ledezma Gil was named the Coordinator of Strategic Projects.
In the parastatal sector, Diego Axel Guevara Álvarez will serve as the Director of the Municipal Youth Institute of Ensenada (IMJUVENS), while Rodrigo Ventura De la Cabada heads the Municipal Institute of Culture and Human Development of Ensenada (IMCUDHE). Mario Eduardo Mejía Flores takes over the Municipal Institute of Research and Planning (IMIP), and Brianda Guadalupe Reynoso Álvarez leads the Municipal Planning Committee for Development (COPLADEM).
The mayor’s team also includes Diana Margarita Briseño Robles as Director of the Municipal Women’s Institute of Ensenada (INMUJERE); Francisco de Jesús Oliveros Absalón as the head of the Trust for Urban Development in Ensenada (FIDUE); and Roxsana Caballero Gutiérrez, responsible for the Foreign Affairs Liaison Office (Passport Office).
**Further Developments: Ensenada’s Government Faces Key Decisions in the Weeks Ahead**
As Claudia Agatón solidifies her administration through these recent appointments, her government faces several pressing matters. One of the priorities remains addressing infrastructural challenges due to increased urban development. There are also growing concerns regarding environmental sustainability, necessitating immediate solutions to minimize ecological impact, especially along Ensenada’s beautiful coastlines.
Amidst these challenges, the local administration is keen on boosting economic development by attracting new businesses and supporting local entrepreneurs. The Economic Development Department, now led by Carlos Ibarra Aguiar, is expected to unveil new initiatives aimed at fostering a thriving local economy.
This series of appointments comes at a time of transformation for Ensenada, reflecting a broader trend of administrative renewals across the region. Residents are optimistic about the new leadership but remain watchful of how these strategic roles manifest in public service enhancements. The coming months will be crucial for implementing the strategic plans and meeting the community’s expectations.