### Call for Federal Judicial Workers to Resume Duties as Justice System Faces Strain
The president of Unidos por Tijuana, José Antonio Serratos García, has issued a public appeal for workers of the Federal Judiciary, including judges and magistrates, to end their ongoing strike and resume normal operations. Nearly two months into the strike, the legal community and the public face accumulating delays in judicial proceedings.
Although Serratos García sympathizes with the reasons behind the strike, he emphasized the urgent need for the judiciary to become fully operational again. “The call is enough already. The strike had a valid reason, but we must reach an end point. We urge everyone to return to work,” he insisted.
He described the current situation as reminiscent of the disruptions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Federal Judiciary is made up of 53,000 people, and nationwide, we have a million individuals waiting for their sentences or resolutions,” Serratos García explained. “The strike is legal, but a limit must be set because a large number of citizens awaiting legal decisions are being affected.”
Serratos García stressed that justice services are nearing collapse. While essential cases related to health and freedom are being attended to, many applications for amparo (a type of legal protection) are still pending review.
“Our community needs attention, and we’ve engaged the necessary legal channels, including attempting to reverse the Judicial Reform. Yet, we still need the judiciary to deliver justice efficiently,” he stated.
Without prompt action, Serratos García warned of significant delays similar to those seen during pandemic-related shutdowns, which took extended periods to remedy. “An impacted society awaits. It’s crucial that everyone returns to work with the efficiency required,” he concluded.
### Ongoing Strike in Tijuana Continues to Impact Judicial Processes
Despite the growing pressure from various sectors, the workers of the Federal Judiciary in Tijuana remain on strike. This prolonged work stoppage has contributed to an increasing backlog of cases, creating a ripple effect across the region’s legal processes.
The local community eagerly anticipates updates regarding the responsibilities of the election of judges and magistrates. Although the Independent Electoral Institute of Baja California (IEEBC) is engaged in discussions to define their role, uncertainty remains about whether this will result in local election processes.
Additionally, the judicial reforms introduced have been met with mixed reactions. While many in the legal industry express concerns about the potential long-term implications, there continues to be support for labor actions within the system.
In the face of these developments, both citizens and legal professionals alike are navigating an uncertain landscape, hopeful that a resolution will soon emerge to restore the normal flow of justice in Tijuana.