**Arnulfo Guerrero Joins Morena Party Amid Political Realignments**
Arnulfo Guerrero León, the Secretary of Government for the XXV Municipality of Tijuana, announced on February 16, 2025, that he will be joining Morena, the political party currently in power. Guerrero, a former member of the National Action Party (PAN), confirmed his decision during an affiliation campaign led by the national secretary of organization, Andrés López Beltrán. López Beltrán is notably the son of former Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
“Yes, of course,” Guerrero responded when asked about his commitment to joining Morena. He expressed his belief in Mexico’s current government, stating, “We have a great president (Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo), and we must continue working for progress.”
Guerrero’s move to Morena follows a similar decision made by Carlos Torres Torres earlier in the month. Torres, a former PAN member and now a coordinator in the municipal government, is also married to the current governor, Marina Ávila. Both have rallied behind López Beltrán’s call for party affiliation.
Emphasizing the transformation efforts underway in Tijuana, Guerrero remarked, “What we are achieving in the Tijuana municipality is unprecedented. The Fourth Transformation is truly arriving in the city.”
The Secretary emphasized the need to prioritize social welfare and equity, citing a broader duty to benefit the most vulnerable segments of the population. While Guerrero has not specified a date for formalizing his application to Morena, his intention to join reflects a growing trend of political shifts in Mexico.
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**In Other News: Development Concerns in Otay Industrial Zone**
In a related political development, concerns have been raised regarding infrastructure projects in Tijuana. An official statement denied the existence of planned development for the Otay Industrial Zone. This declaration comes amidst growing public interest and speculation about potential investments and urban improvement projects in the area. Residents and business leaders have been seeking clarity on the local government’s agenda related to this strategic economic hub. The Tijuana Council has also announced its intention to request authorization for entering into 30-month contracts, which may indicate upcoming developments elsewhere in the city.
**Judiciary Concerns**
Additionally, elsewhere in Mexico, a magistrate from the Federal Judiciary Council (CJF) has publicly complained about being included on lists of judicial election candidates without her consent. This issue reflects ongoing concerns about transparency and consent within the country’s legal and political systems.
Please note that the transformation in Tijuana and the concerns in the Otay Industrial Zone indicate significant shifts in political and urban landscapes, with implications on both local governance and national politics.