**Construction of Municipal Cemetery 14 to Conclude This Year**
The Municipal Cemetery Number 14 is set to be completed by the end of this year, confirmed Josué Octavio Gutiérrez Márquez, the head of the Municipal Public Services Department. Currently, construction efforts are focused on building restrooms and installing perimeter fencing.
According to Gutiérrez Márquez, the cemetery is currently receiving between 10 to 12 bodies daily. The decision to partially open the cemetery occurred after its predecessor, Cemetery Number 13, reached capacity a year earlier than anticipated. This proactive measure ensured that burial services continued uninterrupted in the city.
It is estimated that Municipal Cemetery 14 will reach its capacity in approximately two years. Despite not being fully completed, the cemetery has been operational to meet the high demand for burial spaces in the city.
**Secondary Article: Updates and Developments in Tijuana’s Municipality Investments**
Aside from the cemetery developments, Tijuana has been experiencing both challenges and progress in various sectors. The local construction industry faced delays due to a shortage of steel, impacting scheduled projects such as the Morelos Node, which is now expected to reach 90% completion by the end of November.
The city also anticipates disruptions in public transport on Halloween evening due to increased travel to Tijuana’s downtown area. Residents are advised of potential two-hour waiting times at cemeteries during the Día de Muertos celebrations.
Moreover, shortages in medical supplies and specialist availability have prompted protests for the reform of Issstecali, the Baja California public health system. Despite these concerns, the availability of critical emergency medications like fentanyl and naloxone has been confirmed.
In response to these events, municipal services, including the XXV Ayuntamiento of Tijuana, will observe the Día de Todos los Santos and Día de Muertos by suspending operations on the 1st and 4th of November. Lastly, the local currency exchange continues to fluctuate, affecting the purchase and sale values of the dollar across banks in Mexico. Keep an eye on these developments as they unfold, affecting both daily life and future municipal planning in Tijuana.