**Congress Calls for Independent Budget for Anti-Corruption Office**
The Congress of Baja California Sur has unanimously appealed to the state’s Finance and Administration Secretariat to allocate a separate budget for the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office for the upcoming fiscal year. Currently, the office, a division within the state’s Attorney General’s Office (PGJEBCS), lacks its own financial resources to function efficiently.
Karina Olivas Parra, head of the legislative committee, introduced the motion emphasizing the office’s need for autonomous funding to enhance its operations and effectiveness in combating corruption. She stated, “Representatives and governments involved in the ongoing transformation have a key role in eliminating corruption, which consequently demands providing agencies with the necessary funds to fulfill their duties effectively.”
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, Lenin Ortiz Amao, highlighted that his department’s budget is entirely dependent on the PGJEBCS, which receives over 320 million pesos annually. Ortiz Amao mentioned that legal statutes require the appointment of public prosecutors and investigation agents within his department.
Currently, the state’s Congress is reviewing the 2025 Economic Package, slated for a 25 billion peso budget. Legislators have the opportunity to propose adjustments to this budget, which must be analyzed and voted on before the end of the initial ordinary session in mid-December.
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**In Related News: Mexican State Governor Stresses Importance of Independent Agencies**
In related discussions, the Governor of Baja California emphasized the significance of maintaining independence for state organs. The governor pointed out that independent financial and administrative operations are crucial to ensuring the effectiveness of agencies tasked with holding government bodies accountable and fostering transparency.
Additional information suggests that an independent budget for the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office could lead to the successful prosecution of more cases, thereby reinforcing public trust in governmental processes. Meanwhile, public opinion and various citizen organizations are pressing for expeditious change to curb rampant corruption.
This development reflects a broader trend across Mexico, where states are increasingly aiming to bolster the autonomy of their anti-corruption agencies as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen institutional integrity and governance.