### Primary Article: Baja California’s Congress Not Responsible for Security During Judicial Reform Vote
**Tijuana** – The Baja California Congress was not responsible for the security outside its plenary session on Wednesday, where workers from the Federal Judicial Power (PJF) were injured, according to Congressman Jorge Ramos Hernández.
“The handling of security was not under the Congress’s jurisdiction. The National Guard and state security forces were in charge. Our Congress has private, unarmed security personnel,” stated Ramos Hernández. “We will investigate this issue because I do not agree with any harm coming to anyone.”
On that day, Baja California became one of the 18 states that passed the Judicial Reform, with 20 votes in favor and five against.
### Violent Protest Repression and Reform Approval
Despite the need for the session to be held virtually due to clashes between PJF workers, who demanded the reform not be approved, and agents from the National Guard and the State Security Forces, the reform went ahead.
Ramos Hernández, who also presides over the Congressional Commission on Citizen Security and Civil Protection, expressed regret over the violence.
“Both the demonstrators and the Congress’s security personnel, who are not police officers and not armed, suffered. This scene should not repeat itself,” commented Ramos Hernández. He also noted acts of vandalism in the Congress hall and property damage during the altercation between PJF workers and security agents.
The State Human Rights Commission (CEDHBC) called for ongoing dialogue and urged Citizen Security officials to respect the freedom to express ideas.
#### Urgent Judicial Reform
The Congressman emphasized the urgent and unavoidable need for Judicial Reform. Once published in the Official Gazette, state legislatures can begin adapting the guidelines to their regions.
Ramos Hernández stated that with the upcoming reforms, Baja California’s judicial power could redesign its justice delivery. “From the first responders to prosecutors and judges, we aim to keep the design process open and transparent,” he noted.
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### Secondary Article: Violence and Tension Increase Over Judicial Reforms in Mexico
Recent reports from across Mexico indicate heightened tension and violence as various states proceed with voting on the Judicial Reform. In Baja California, violent confrontations between protesting PJF workers and state security have placed the spotlight on the contentious reform.
**National Overview**
In states like Michoacán and Jalisco, similar protests have erupted, with demonstrators demanding a halt to the reforms. In Michoacán’s capital, Morelia, protests led to the injury of several PJF workers and security personnel.
In Jalisco, Governor Enrique Alfaro called for calm and emphasized dialogue but firmly stated that the reforms are necessary for better justice administration.
**Commission’s Call**
The Mexican Human Rights Commission has reiterated the need for respecting the right to protest and called for peaceful dialogue between government officials and demonstrators. The Commission is reviewing cases of excessive force used by security forces during these protests.
**Governors’ Responses**
Governors from various states have acknowledged the urgency and importance of the Judicial Reform but call for a balanced approach to ensure public safety and freedom of expression. In Baja California, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila issued a statement supporting judicial improvements but condemned the violence.
These developments underline the complex and delicate nature of implementing sweeping reforms in a country where various stakeholders have expressed divergent views.
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