### Awaiting Appointment of New INM Head in Baja California
The state of Baja California is still waiting for the appointment of a new head for the National Institute of Migration (INM), according to Adriana Minerva Espinoza Nolasco, the Subsecretary of Attention to Priority Groups. “We are waiting to be notified. I understand that the person who arrives will be in charge in the interim until a decision is made at the federal level,” Nolasco said.
Recent media reports suggest that the next INM head in Baja California could be José Alejandro Palau Hernández. This follows the September 14 resignation of David Pérez Tejada.
The potential appointment of Palau Hernández has raised concerns among immigration activists. In 2021, Hernández was reportedly witnessed assaulting migrants in Tapachula, Chiapas. Nevertheless, Espinoza Nolasco reiterated that the state remains unaware of who will be the next INM head. “First, we need to have a federal commissioner for the National Institute of Migration. We are just a few days away from this happening,” she added.
The priority of the new INM head, as emphasized by the Subsecretary of Attention to Priority Groups, should be the human rights-based treatment of migrants. “We hope this will be the case,” she concluded.
### Additional Concerns in Context
**Activists Worry About New Appointment**
The potential appointment of José Alejandro Palau Hernández to head the National Institute of Migration (INM) in Baja California has raised alarm among migrant advocacy groups. Activists are particularly concerned about Hernández’s rumored violent history involving assaults on migrants in Tapachula, Chiapas. This incident from 2021 has resurfaced amidst the speculation of his appointment.
The state administration stresses the importance of selecting a leader who will prioritize human rights and humane treatment for migrants. “It is crucial that whoever takes on this role focuses on these values,” said Adriana Minerva Espinoza Nolasco.
**Other Regional News**
**Concerns Over Violence and Human Rights in Security Forces**
The organization of Baja California activists is not only focused on migration issues. They have also expressed worries regarding the militarization of public security in the country, arguing it represents a significant setback for human rights. “The militarization of public security is a serious regression,” stated Roberto Quijano Sosa.
Additionally, the municipality has been urged to reinvest in crime prevention, especially among youth, amidst rising delinquency rates linked to previous governmental neglect in this area. “We need to invest more in preventing crime,” emphasized Edgardo Flores Campbell.
### Recent Local Developments
Other ongoing critical issues in the region include the stalled resumption of public works on the municipal boardwalk, which local authorities aim to comply with state civil protection requirements promptly.
Furthermore, the local government is preparing to hand over to the next administration, while also concluding the formalities and insurance coverage of the new dome at the Municipal Palace. Amidst all these developments, the general populace remains wary of natural risks, like potential earthquakes, stressing the variable safety of different constructions in Tijuana.
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