### Attempt to Abolish Autonomous Bodies in Baja California Fails
In a recent political maneuver in Baja California, an effort led by the majority party attempted to swiftly pass a motion to dissolve several autonomous bodies, including the Institute of Transparency and Access to Public Information (ITAIP). This endeavor ultimately fell short as the motion only garnered 16 votes, failing to secure the necessary majority for approval.
The Legislative Coordination Board, headed by Deputy Juan Manuel Molina, sought to include this topic in the agenda under the guise of a standard change in the congressional board of directors. These changes typically occur at night or early morning to ensure the new board assumes duties promptly. However, this proposal to eliminate constitutional autonomous entities, like the ITAIP, lacked thorough analysis and was abruptly presented on the night of November 30th, extending into the early morning of December 1st.
Despite support from the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM), opposition parties stood firmly against the proposal, preventing its passage during the vote. Notably, legislators from various political factions, forewarned of the forthcoming discussion days prior, criticized the lack of legislative analysis, viewing the attempt as an underhanded move.
The following legislators opposed the motion:
– **PAN**: Diego Echevarría Álvarez, Santa Alejandrina Corral, Mayola Gaona
– **PT**: Yohana Gilvaja highlighted concerns over threats to freedom of expression and information access.
– **MC**: Daylin García Ruvalcaba
– **PRI**: Humberto Valle Ballesteros
– **PES**: Teresita del Niño Jesús Ruiz Mendoza
Despite a unified front from Morena and PVEM, the absence of Deputies Aracely Geraldo and Michel Sánchez Allende hindered the proposal’s success.
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### In Other News: Shifts in Baja California’s Political Landscape
Recent developments in Baja California politics reveal the unsettling dynamics within the ruling party. Notably, a prominent leader of the Baja California Transformational Movement has decided to part ways with Morena. This departure signals potential shifts in regional power dynamics and indicates increasing dissent within Morena’s ranks.
Meanwhile, in Tijuana, a local leader emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive program to manage heavy waste collection, highlighting ongoing infrastructural challenges the city faces. These discussions around waste management come amid broader environmental and urban development concerns in the region.
The above stories highlight the rapidly evolving political and social landscape in Baja California, drawing attention to critical issues impacting transparency, governance, and urban management.