### Román Cota Assumes Leadership in Tecate
Román Cota Muñoz was inaugurated as the mayor of Tecate’s XXV City Council on the afternoon of September 30, 2024, at the City Theater. The event was attended by Baja California’s Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, alongside citizens, officials, business owners, and representatives of various associations who showed their support for the newly elected mayor.
Cota Muñoz emphasized the new government’s dedication to serving, building, and transforming the city, with a strong focus on restoring peace to Tecate, often referred to as the “magic town.” In his speech, he acknowledged the governor’s efforts and expressed enthusiasm about the collaborative work that will commence for the municipality’s benefit.
He outlined 20 strategic projects under the initiative “Tecate al 100.” Key projects include the creation of a Comprehensive Solid Waste System, a Network of School Cameras, a Civic Justice model, a Municipal Thematic Parks System, the construction of a new government center, a Municipal Housing Plan aligned with federal policies, Digital Government implementation, the creation of a Citizen Attention Directorate, the launch of a Permanent Pothole Repair Program, and the enhancement of the purple line for efficient water consumption.
Regarding security, Cota Muñoz announced plans to modernize the patrol fleet, introduce electric patrols, reorganize traffic, and implement a new urban mobility plan. Additional plans include addressing public debt, modernizing the international checkpoint, strengthening programs for vulnerable groups, rehabilitating neighborhood watch stations, applying the Green Point program, creating a municipal animal welfare entity, and establishing a sanctuary for domestic and stray animals.
During the event, Sarahí Osuna Arce was sworn in as the syndicate attorney, along with council members Samuel Eduardo Real Murillo, María Reynalda Rodríguez Fermín, Isaac Contreras López, María Jesús Quijada Maldonado, Josué Abel Martínez Basilio, Pedro Jesús Torres Salas, Karolina Fraijo Velázquez, Laura Estela Sevilla García, Sonia López Montoya, and Claudia Raquel Cota Ruiz.
Notable attendees included Judge Alejandro Isaac Fragozo López, President of the Superior Court of Justice and the Baja California Judicial Council; Dunnia Montserrat Murillo López, President of the State Congress; David Ramsés Cervantes Aguilar, Baja California Government Main Officer; and Édgar Darío Benítez Ruiz, Mayor of the XXIV City Council of Tecate.
The inauguration occurred amidst violent events, including a triple homicide and simultaneous armed attacks orchestrated by criminal groups vying for control over key trafficking routes in Tecate. Citizens and organized groups are closely watching to see who will be appointed as the new head of the municipal police.
### Secondary Article: Insecurity Plagues Tecate as New Mayor Takes Office
On the same day Román Cota Muñoz took office, Tecate faced significant violence, raising security concerns. Over the weekend, a triple homicide and numerous armed assaults took place, attributed to criminal organizations attempting to dominate major smuggling paths in the area. The violent incidents have heightened the sense of urgency among residents and local authorities to address the growing insecurity.
This surge in violence underscores the importance of the security measures announced by Cota Muñoz. His pledge to modernize the police force and introduce new urban mobility plans is seen as crucial in combating these criminal activities. The community and various organizations are awaiting the appointment of the new municipal police chief, hoping for effective leadership to curb the ongoing violent trends.