The country’s elected mayors met in Santiago this week to create the National Municipal Federation (FNM). Thirty mayors, including those from some of the nation’s largest municipalities convened in Santiago’s city hall. According to Hector Grullon Moronta, Mayor of Santiago, the group is needed in order to speak with a single voice on behalf of municipal interests, to lobby for funding, and to share ideas and common approaches to the cities problems. At a second meeting, scheduled April 29th, the group’s leadership will be chosen.
