CESPT Delinquency Hits 40 Percent

**CESPT Reports 40% Unpaid Bills:** CESPT’s director reveals troubling stats: 40% owe for home services, 25% commercial, and only 15% industrial. Heatwave worsens woes with 10% water spike.

**Primary Article:**

### CESPT’s Delinquent Accounts Reach 40%

TIJUANA – Approximately 40% of residential users have not paid for their services provided by the State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT). This information was disclosed by Jesús García Castro, the director of the public entity, who noted that the delinquency rate for commercial users stands at 25%.

According to García Castro, industrial users are the most diligent in paying their service bills, with a delinquency rate of only 15%. He added that three external companies are responsible for debt collection, each generating around five million monthly. Although he did not specify the exact commission these companies receive, he mentioned it hovers around 20%.

He also highlighted that the recent heatwave has led to a 10% increase in water consumption, putting additional strain on the already high rate of delinquency.

**Secondary Article:**

### Heatwave Prompts 10% Jump in Water Consumption

In light of the ongoing heatwave in Tijuana, the State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT) reports a significant 10% increase in water usage. This surge has further complicated the utility’s already high rate of delinquent accounts. CESPT Director Jesús García Castro urged residents to adopt water-saving measures during these challenging times.

### Project Proposed to Supply Treated Water to Abelardo L. Rodríguez Dam

The CESPT has recently introduced a new project aimed at supplying treated water to the Abelardo L. Rodríguez Dam. This initiative is part of the commission’s broader efforts to optimize water usage and improve supply management in the region.

### High Bills Continue to be a Major Complaint Against CESPT

One of the primary grievances among CESPT users is the high utility bills. Residents have expressed frustration over the substantial charges, which are becoming increasingly burdensome, particularly in the current economic climate.

### No Increase in Flow of Chiapaneco Migrants to the State, Authorities Say

State authorities have confirmed that there has been no surge in the influx of migrants from Chiapas to Baja California. Most of the displaced individuals arriving in the state are from Guerrero and Michoacán due to violence in those regions.

### Two Men Killed in Separate Incidents in Tijuana

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### Experts Analyze AMLO’s Term Impact on Baja California

As President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s term comes to an end, experts are weighing in on its impact on Baja California. While there have been economic and public works advancements, deadly crimes such as homicide and extortion have reportedly increased.

### Exchange Rates in Tijuana

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### Cloudy Start to Saturday, Clearing Later

Tijuana is set to begin the day with mostly cloudy skies, but conditions will improve as the day progresses. The forecast predicts a maximum temperature of 25°C.

### Budget-Friendly Recipes for Patriotic Feasts

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