Protest for the change in the neighborhood 'Cuarta Transformación': Residents reject the name and demand drainage to be addressed
Residents in Tultitlán protested against the planned renaming of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', emphasizing the need for basic services like drainage and water first.
In a tense atmosphere, residents of the neighborhoods FIMESA 1, 2, and 3 in Tultitlán led a dialogue session during an open Cabildo meeting, streamed live on social media. Their main demand was to halt the proposed name change of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', an initiative promoted by the municipal administration under Mayor Elena García. The residents, equipped with banners, conveyed their strong opposition to the name change, arguing that such a move does not address their urgent needs.
Residents from El Paraje and the FIMESA neighborhood expressed that renaming their area to 'Cuarta Transformación' fails to consider the real necessities of their community. They underscored that the local authorities should prioritize addressing fundamental issues such as access to potable water, effective drainage systems, and other essential public services before altering their neighborhood's identity. This renaming initiative raised concerns regarding who benefits from such a change and questioned the commitment of local government to the residents’ immediate realities.
The protestors confronted the mayor during the session, refusing to accept a change that they felt did not reflect their identity or aspirations. The presence of municipal police closing off the area added to the tension, as residents pushed for recognition and response to their demands. The situation highlighted the ongoing struggle between local populations seeking better services and governing bodies focused on broader initiatives, emphasizing the importance of community voices in local governance.