Michelle Greicha Frangie Assumes Presidency of Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico at San Lázaro

Mexico City, Chamber of Deputies — Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. At the Salón Legisladores of the Honorable Congress of the Union, Michelle Greicha Frangie was sworn in as President of the National Governing Council of the Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico Collective for the 2025–2029 term. The ceremony took place during the presentation of the “Camino Iniciativo al Camino de Santiago in Mexico” agenda and the awarding of the Culture of Peace and Human Rights Medal, two initiatives that connect cultural diplomacy, economic development, and female leadership with binational projection.

Before legislators, municipal leaders, businesswomen, academics, and civil society organizations, Greicha Frangie reaffirmed the nonpartisan and constructive mission of Iberoamericanas FHC—Women Agents of Change—outlining a strategic plan based on three pillars: human rights and a culture of peace; economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs; and territorial linkages to ensure that cultural and tourism projects translate into investment and jobs at the local level.

The new president emphasized that cooperation between Mexican municipalities and U.S. cities will be crucial to scaling results. In her inaugural remarks, she called for institutionalized public-private partnerships to strengthen value chains in creative industries, business tourism, and advanced services—sectors where women in leadership and entrepreneurial roles have been steadily growing. She also highlighted that the Camino Iniciativo al Camino de Santiago—by virtue of its heritage, tourism, and educational dimensions—can serve as a platform for economic diplomacy, attracting capital, talent, and visitors to emerging destinations in both countries.

The event underscored that a policy of peace is also an economic policy: it reduces transaction costs, improves investment climates, and enhances urban competitiveness. In that sense, Greicha Frangie explained that Iberoamericanas FHC will promote training, mentorships, and business linkages for women entrepreneurs and public officials, with a focus on gender-sensitive public procurement, quality certifications, and mixed financing for cultural and tourism projects. The goal: narrow income and productivity gaps while expanding the domestic market through cultural routes that attract both national and international visitors.

The framework of the “Camino Iniciativo al Camino de Santiago in Mexico” adds a strategic dimension: turning cultural cooperation into tourism and business corridors that convene universities, business chambers, and local governments on both sides of the border. This includes promoting academic exchanges, traveling exhibitions, and agendas for business tourism—conventions and trade fairs—that generate revenue for hotels, transportation, gastronomy, and creative services. For municipalities, the expected return is twofold: direct revenue from visitors and investment attraction by showcasing their competitive advantages.

The Culture of Peace and Human Rights Medal ceremony reinforced the sense of urgency: without safe, inclusive environments grounded in the rule of law, there is no nearshoring, no sustainable tourism recovery, and no resilient local economies. The shared message was clear: peace is infrastructure, and women’s leadership is a key driver to building it.

With this swearing-in, Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico begins a new cycle under the leadership of Michelle Greicha Frangie. In the coming months, the collective will present a portfolio of municipal and binational projects aimed at turning culture into an engine of development, professionalizing the female entrepreneurial ecosystem, and strengthening dialogue with state and federal governments, as well as U.S. cities interested in forging cultural and business partnerships with Mexico.

interAlcaldes will continue to monitor this agenda given its relevance to local finances, regional competitiveness, and Mexico–U.S. cooperation.

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