### No Significant Increase in Chiapan Migrants to Baja California, Despite Rising Violence
Despite the escalating violence in Chiapas, there has not been a notable increase in migrants from Chiapas to Baja California, according to Pat Murphy, director of Casa Migrante. The majority of Mexicans displaced due to violence arriving in the state are from Guerrero and Michoacán. Chiapan migrants, on the other hand, have been opting to relocate to Guatemala.
Murphy observed, “So far, we haven’t seen an influx from Chiapas, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if it starts happening.” He highlighted that recent weeks have seen a rise in migrants arriving at local shelters, though their stays are usually brief as they await their CBP ONE appointments.
The trend indicates that most migrants arriving daily with appointments at the shelters come from Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, with occasional arrivals from Mexico. “The majority are successful; they reach the United States and have up to two years until they are called to court,” Murphy added.
### Growing Migrant Challenges in Tijuana: Humanitarian Card Renewal Issues
In related news, the National Institute of Migration (INM) has received at least 80 legal appeals due to the denial of humanitarian card renewals. This bureaucratic issue has driven many migrants in Tijuana into the informal economy, as they lack the necessary documentation for formal employment.
Furthermore, migrants of African descent and those with addiction problems are reported to be the most adversely affected by municipal police actions, adding another layer of hardship to their already precarious situations.
### Lethal Crimes Surge in Baja California Amid AMLO’s Term
As specialists analyze the impact of President AMLO’s term on Baja California, findings are a mixed bag. While there have been economic developments and public works, increases in deadly crimes such as homicides and extortions have been notable.
### Additional Local Updates
– **Currency Exchange**: Check the latest dollar buying and selling rates at banks in Mexico.
– **Weather**: Expect a mostly cloudy morning with temperatures peaking at 25°C in Tijuana.
– **Festivities**: Enjoy entry-level recipes for garnachas, aguas, and pozole for the upcoming patriotic celebrations.
### Dengue Cases on the Rise in Tijuana-Tecate-Rosarito Area
The metropolitan area of Tijuana-Tecate-Rosarito has seen a doubling of dengue cases. However, Eduardo Altamirano clarified that these are imported cases, with no local transmission reported thus far.