**11 Bodies Found in Suspected Narco-Grave; Search Continues for 20 More**
In the latest podcast episode, we delve into the troubling discovery of 11 partially buried bodies in clandestine graves in the village of Cerro Azul, Baja California. This grim finding was made by the search collective, Madres hasta Encontrarte, which has been tirelessly working throughout the year. Investigations continue as authorities are still searching for an additional 20 bodies suspected to be hidden in the area. From January 2021 to August 2024, there have been reports of 222 foreigners disappearing across three municipalities in Baja California, who lost contact with friends and relatives from their native countries.
Meanwhile, Baja California’s government is making financial calculations for the upcoming year, with predictions that the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) could generate revenue exceeding 6,135 million pesos by 2025. In another major story, the regional government faced pressure from bureaucrats that resulted in Governor Marina Ávila Olmeda signing an agreement regarding the Issstecali law following a work stoppage by public servants in the Baja California Revenue Collection offices.
**Additional Related News: Violence in Tijuana Escalates**
Tijuana is experiencing a surge in violent crime, reporting six homicides in under 24 hours. The city has become a focal point of concern, as ongoing gang rivalries and narco-related violence grip the region. Incidents, such as a man being shot at a local rehabilitation center, highlight the unpredictable dangers residents face daily. This increase in violence coincides with public frustration over proposed property tax hikes, with Tijuana’s property tax expected to rise by 50%, framed by local officials as an “adjustment.” Local leaders in Ensenada are also considering a property tax hike ranging from 10% to 30%, with aims to improve municipal services.
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