The Government of Sonora, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (SEDATU), led the Consultation Forum for the Development of the National Development Plan (PND) 2025-2030, under the thematic axis Development with Well-Being and Humanism.

The event, held on Saturday in Hermosillo, was presided over by Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño, alongside Edna Elena Vega Rangel, head of SEDATU.

A Democratic Tool for Citizen Participation

Governor Durazo emphasized that these forums serve as a democratic tool to gather the perspectives of various sectors of society, including academics, Indigenous leaders, business groups, and citizens.

“Here, we have the most representative voices of Sonoran society, and I want to say that this fills me with pride. Your contributions, like those we hear today, genuinely reflect the social sentiment of Sonorans,” expressed the governor.

For her part, Edna Vega highlighted the importance of citizen participation in this process. She stated that this consultation strengthens democratic planning by collecting proposals that will shape the guiding document for public policies in the coming years.

“We want this to be a democratic process, one that integrates proposals from all sectors present today. I sincerely thank Governor Alfonso Durazo, his team, and everyone participating, as they are contributing to the collective and solidarity-based construction of the country we need,” said Vega.

Sonora Plan Presented as a Key Initiative

During the forum, the Sonora Council for Sustainable Development (CODESO), represented by its Executive President, Francisco Acuña Méndez, presented the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan in the Sustainable Development working session. The project was recognized as a key pillar for attracting investment and fostering economic development in strategic sectors, aligning with sustainability and energy sovereignty principles.

“The Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan is not just a strategy to attract investment but a comprehensive vision to ensure the sustainable development and energy transition that Mexico needs,” stated Acuña.

Other working sessions included:

• Governance with Justice and Citizen Participation – Strengthening democracy, ensuring justice, and improving public and national security.
• Development with Well-Being and Humanism – Guaranteeing that all people in Mexico can meet their basic needs, especially those facing poverty, inequality, or marginalization.
• Moral Economy and Work – Promoting workers’ well-being by ensuring dignified and sustainable labor conditions.
• Sustainable Development – Strengthening environmental sustainability and ensuring Mexico’s energy sovereignty.

Nationwide Consultation Process

The Development with Well-Being and Humanism Forum was also held simultaneously in the states of Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Coahuila, and Tlaxcala, reinforcing the national scope of this consultation effort.

The National Development Plan (PND) is a key instrument that sets the objectives, strategies, and priorities of the Government of Mexico on critical issues such as education, health, employment, sustainability, and security. The consultation process will continue until January 19, with final contributions to be submitted to the Presidency by late February.

Public Participation Open to All

Citizens from across the country can participate by attending forums in their states or submitting proposals online at: https://planeandojuntos.gob.mx/

Key Consultation Milestones

• January 6 – State forums begin.
• January 19 – State forums conclude.
• February 28 – Final submission of the National Development Plan to the Congress of the Union.

Thematic Axes Addressed in the Forums

• Governance with Justice and Citizen Participation: Strengthening democracy, ensuring justice, and improving public and national security.
• Development with Well-Being and Humanism: Ensuring that all people in Mexico can meet their basic needs, especially those in situations of poverty, inequality, or marginalization.
• Moral Economy and Work: Promoting the well-being of workers by guaranteeing dignified and sustainable labor conditions.
• Sustainable Development: Strengthening environmental sustainability and ensuring Mexico’s energy sovereignty.

Cross-Cutting Themes

• Substantive Equality and Women’s Rights: Ensuring gender equality in all aspects of development.
• Public Innovation for National Technological Development: Enhancing public services and combating corruption through technology.
• Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Communities: Recognizing and guaranteeing the right to self-determination and autonomy of Indigenous peoples.