### Local Judicial Reform to Be Implemented in the Next Six Months
The judicial system of Baja California is set to undergo significant changes within the next six months. Juan José Pon Méndez, the legal advisor to the Baja California government, confirmed that efforts are already underway to align local laws with recent federal constitutional reforms.
“We have 180 days to adapt our local laws to the federal constitutional reform. However, we aim to complete this task as swiftly as possible,” Pon Méndez stated during the state’s weekly government conference.
This reform initiative is in response to the constitutional amendment published on September 15th, according to Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda. She emphasized that the local reform is a necessary step to integrate the federal changes.
Pon Méndez noted that there have been ongoing meetings with the State Judicial Power of Baja California (PJEBC) to push forward the legislative reform initiative. On September 11th, the local Congress approved the reform to the Federal Judicial Power (PJF) with 20 votes in favor from Morena and allied parties, and five votes against from the opposition. The Senate had approved the reform hours earlier.
Governor Ávila Olmeda praised the close relationship between her administration and the PJBC, illustrated by the active involvement of Magistrate President Alejandro Fragozo López in security meetings. Regarding a recent meeting of PJBC workers, the governor expressed confidence that labor operations would continue smoothly and defended the new guidelines, which include the election process for judges and magistrates.
### Secondary Article: Additional Insights into Judicial Reform
In related developments, workers from the Federal Judicial Power (PJF) have indicated they will continue their partial strike indefinitely. This decision comes amid dissatisfaction with the recent approval of reforms, which some workers say do not adequately address their concerns.
The Baja California Human Rights Commission (CEDHBC) has called for the respect of free speech and protest rights following demonstrations at the local Congress. These protests have been sparked by a variety of issues, including the recent judicial reforms.
Separately, concerns over worker safety and transparency have risen in Tijuana, where relatives of a missing worker, Servando Salazar, recently protested at Prime Wheel, demanding information about his whereabouts. Two employees from Prime Wheel have been placed under investigation in connection with his disappearance.
In another significant development, the commercial border crossing at Otay was temporarily paralyzed due to a violent incident, involving the use of force by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, which led to the injury of an individual.
Local authorities are also evaluating potential penalties for four municipalities accused of unauthorized pyrotechnic use that triggered poor air quality alerts earlier this month. Additionally, a new pilot program aimed at easing student mobility for those attending UABC Otay has been launched, and there’s ongoing public interest in the completion of the pedestrian bridge connecting to “Macro.”
With these ongoing developments, the landscape of legal and societal norms in Baja California continues to evolve, underscoring the region’s dynamic nature.
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