InterAlcaldes FHC Honors Local Governance in Puebla with a Vision for Canada and Beyond
- Editorial
- Jul 11
- 2 min read
On July 4, 2025, the International Museum of the Baroque in the city of Puebla hosted an unprecedented event: the InterAlcaldes FHC Binational Forum, organized by FHC International in collaboration with the Honoris Causa Foundation USA, the Hispanic Communities Council, and interAlcaldes magazine. The forum brought together mayors, academics, artists, and cultural promoters from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, aiming to establish a roadmap for international collaboration centered on the cultural, economic, and social development of Hispanic communities.
During the event, the InterAlcaldes FHC Canada Agenda 2025–2026 was unveiled. This ambitious plan includes initiatives such as the Binational Taco Fest in Vancouver, the installation of the Liberty Bell FHC in honor of Hugo Sánchez, and the celebration of the Second InterAlcaldes FHC Summit in Montreal. These projects seek to strengthen ties with Canadian leaders like Mayors Ken Sim (Vancouver) and Valérie Plante (Montreal), positioning Mexican municipalities as key actors in international local diplomacy.
The forum also featured a mid-year report by InterAlcaldes FHC Director Joel Ceja, who highlighted significant progress in binational cooperation and cultural outreach. Other notable presentations included the Mazamitla Deer Festival 2026with Canada as guest country, the Migrant University Program, the Estado 33 initiative focused on the Mexican diaspora, and sustainable commerce projects such as 360 Footweart and Kora Artesanías.
One of the most emotional moments was the InterAlcaldes Magazine Awards Ceremony, recognizing successful public policies implemented by local governments. This reaffirmed the network’s commitment to institutional strengthening and public innovation. The event also included the reading of the list of women changemakers—nominated by mayors—who will join the Iberoamericanas FHC network.
The evening concluded with a toast and a commemorative cake-cutting in honor of renowned plastic artist José Miguel Bayro, whose work was showcased during the event, underscoring the power of art as a bridge for binational understanding.
The forum closed with remarks from FHC International founder Marco Tardelli, who emphasized, “It’s time to think as a species, not as individuals,” capturing the collective spirit that defines this continental cooperation agenda.
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