### David Pérez Tejeda Steps Down as Head of Immigration Institute in Baja California
David Pérez Tejada has officially resigned from his position as the head of the National Immigration Institute (INM) in Baja California, effective until midnight on September 15, 2024. This resignation was requested by the central office of the INM over a month ago, and it is expected that a replacement from Mexico City will arrive tomorrow.
On June 2, 2023, Perez Tejeda took office, succeeding Manuel Alfonso Marín Salazar, who managed the position from July 2019 until May 2023. Marín Salazar was transferred to the INM in Chihuahua following a tragic fire at a Ciudad Juárez immigration station that resulted in 40 fatalities.
Previously, Pérez Tejeda had experience as the head of customs in Ensenada and Tecate, and also served as a federal deputy. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Binational Economy in the state government.
During Pérez Tejeda’s tenure, several cases of corruption came to light. Two INM officials based in Tijuana were allegedly involved. On February 29, at 6 AM, the State General Prosecutor’s Office raided a residence in the Alicante neighborhood of Santa Fe, where Marte Antonio Camacho Solano and María Elizabeth Paredes Sánchez resided. Authorities seized 1,090,000 pesos, 27,000 dollars, and 15 firearms magazines. Both officials were later released and subsequently resigned from their posts at the INM.
Pérez Tejeda denounced any acts of corruption vehemently and stated that, on average, two employees are dismissed monthly due to corruption issues, failure to pass control exams, or following citizen complaints.
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### Related News: Change in Mexican Immigration Leadership
In a similar vein, the leadership of the National Immigration Institute (INM) in various states has seen significant changes. Recently, in Chihuahua, following the tragic incident at a detention center in Ciudad Juárez, new appointments were made to improve oversight and safety measures. This reshuffling of leadership aims to restore public trust and strengthen the integrity of the INM’s operations.
Regional offices continue to face challenges, particularly in border states. Allegations of corruption and mismanagement have forced the central office to implement stringent reforms and replace officials to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
As these structural changes take place, the INM is also enhancing training programs for its personnel to tackle illegal activities and improve the overall handling of immigrants in detention centers. This move is part of a broader strategy to overhaul the institution and mitigate any further scandals that might undermine its credibility.
For more updates on the latest changes within the National Immigration Institute, stay tuned to TJGringo.com.