## Conflict in City Council Causes Delay in Presentation of Reports
A conflict within Tijuana’s City Council involving council members and Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez has led to a delay in the presentation of annual reports from various municipal departments, according to Sandra Magaña Ríos, a councilwoman of the 24th Municipality of Tijuana from the National Action Party (PAN). Magaña Ríos noted that these reports are traditionally presented in August following the Mayor’s annual report.
The last extraordinary session of the City Council was held on Monday, August 19, after eight sessions were postponed due to a lack of quorum. During this session, José Refugio Cañada García was voted in as the new Secretary of Municipal Government.
Councilwoman Magaña Ríos emphasized the urgency of having the secretaries of Security, Mobility, Infrastructure, and Treasury present their reports. She stated, “We are demanding that the new Secretary of Government set a schedule for the reports. It’s not about how they do it; they just need to present the accounts.”
Magaña highlighted that it is crucial for municipal officials to present their achievements of the past year, “which are not many,” to understand how allocated resources were utilized. “Accountability is a healthy exercise for public administration,” she added.
Further, Magaña mentioned that they anticipate holding at least three more extraordinary sessions before the current administration concludes. “The last one will be the declaration of the official venue where new City Council members and the new Mayor will take their oaths. We’ve discussed this with the Secretary of Government, Cañada, who is aware of the backlog of work for all council members,” she concluded.
### Secondary Article: Delays Continue in City Council Amidst Ongoing Conflicts
Despite efforts to resolve disputes, ongoing conflicts in the Tijuana City Council have hindered the advancement of crucial legislative functions. Disagreements over the representation within the council, spearheaded by members of the National Action Party (PAN), have further complicated proceedings.
Councilwoman Sandra Magaña Ríos remarked that other municipalities, such as Mexicali, have already completed their annual reports. “Despite the conflicts between the presidency and other council members, we couldn’t vote on the schedule for the reports, which was supposed to be part of the Mayor’s third annual report,” she detailed.
The impasse has also affected other administrative functions. For example, the process to purchase land for the Fire Department was deferred for the sixth time due to the ongoing disputes. The council is facing mounting pressure from various sectors, including community groups concerned about public safety and infrastructure.
Recent reports indicated an alarming spike in crime rates, including the disappearance of nine rideshare drivers, raising public outcry and demands for transparency and action. The secretary of the Municipal Government, José Refugio Cañada García, is now tasked with establishing a coherent timetable to address these backlogs and restore public confidence.
As the administration aims to address these challenges, it remains to be seen whether the final weeks of this term will see a resolution to the significant legislative and administrative delays that have plagued Tijuana’s governance.
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