**State Attorney General María Elena Andrade Ramírez Testifies Before Baja California Congress**
The State Attorney General of Baja California, María Elena Andrade Ramírez, appeared before the state congress to deliver her annual report. Accompanying her were several key figures, including Fidel Corvera, the prosecutor of specialized units, and Hortencia Noriega, who specializes in gender-based crimes against women. Also present were Ricardo Daniel Garduño, the chief officer of the state attorney’s office, Juan Carlos Buenrostro, the cabinet coordinator, Rafael Orozco, the central state prosecutor, and Miguel Ángel Gaxiola, the homicide prosecutor.
During the session, Andrade Ramírez highlighted significant achievements under her leadership, including the conclusion of 8,317 cases, from which 2,363 resulted in convictions. Additionally, the office judicialized 30,662 individuals and linked over 13,000 people to criminal proceedings, imposing 15,319 precautionary measures. She proudly announced the establishment of a new specialized investigation unit during her tenure.
Following her presentation, legislators began posing questions. Instead of scrutinizing her office’s performance and the data provided, many praised her work and framed questions favorably. However, opposition legislators, like Alejandrina Corral, pressed Anderade Ramírez on the delayed hearing and inquired about an absence of legal actions against the former attorney general Ricardo Iván Carpio, despite acknowledged irregularities during his term. To this, Andrade Ramírez simply stated that the matters are being handled by the specialized prosecution unit.
Regarding recent violent homicides in Baja California’s capital, she reassured the congress of ongoing collaboration with government bodies to tackle insecurity across the region. Furthermore, Daylin García Ruvalcaba from the Citizen’s Movement repeatedly requested precise figures on the department’s effectiveness. Although the State Attorney General’s responses lacked detail, her communications team promised to deliver the requested information in writing.
Concluding her testimony, Andrade Ramírez expressed commitment to enhancing efforts on gender issues and addressing high-impact crimes in the coming years.
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**Secondary Article: Rising Crime Rates in Baja California**
Baja California has been grappling with rising crime rates, particularly in its capital, Mexicali. In recent months, the state has seen a surge in violent incidents, prompting concerns among residents and officials alike. Although the state’s law enforcement agencies have made strides in prosecutions, the increase in homicides remains a pressing challenge.
Officials assert that improving coordination with federal and municipal governments is critical to tackling these security issues. The need for comprehensive crime prevention strategies and community engagement is more apparent than ever as the state grapples with these challenges.
Residents and local leaders continue to pressure the state government for more transparency and efficacy in addressing public safety concerns, highlighting the critical need for robust, transparent security policies.