### Maclovio Rojas Residents Plan Protests Over Land Regularization Delays
**September 24, 2024, by Ana Karen Ortiz**
Residents of the Maclovio Rojas settlement in Tijuana have announced a major protest scheduled for Monday, September 30, to voice their concerns over the government’s failure to regularize their land properties. The protesters aim to draw national and international attention to their cause.
Cassandra Hernández, a spokesperson for the residents, explained that despite administrative efforts, there has been no satisfactory response from federal or state authorities regarding the legal certainty of their lands. “Since our protest at Pemex in May, we were promised 400 title deeds and a program to regularize another 852 plots, which would require a state investment of 17 million pesos. We still have no update on the process,” she said.
The agreement included a ceasefire with the Ejido General Francisco Villa, which has also not been honored, leading to 235 eviction cases against the residents. With a federal administration change due on October 1, Hernández expressed doubts that the promised regularization will be carried out, putting the community’s 30-year-old properties at risk.
Further protests are planned as the residents seek accountability from both current and incoming government officials. Details of the protest locations will be communicated closer to the time.
**Previous Incidents and Economic Impact**
The government had previously assured the residents of a meeting in Mexico City on May 8, which didn’t materialize, prompting a blockade of the Pemex distribution plant in Rosarito. The six-day blockade severely disrupted fuel supplies, particularly affecting the metropolitan areas of Tecate, Rosarito, and Tijuana. Approximately 60% of the 277 gas stations in the region were forced to close, resulting in an estimated economic loss of 48 million pesos.
Following discussions with government officials, including the Secretary General of the Baja California government and federal representatives from Sedatu, another meeting was scheduled for May 28 in Mexico City to outline a plan for regularizing 1,250 plots and 197 hectares of land. Nonetheless, the economic repercussions of the blockade continue, affecting fuel prices and availability in the region.
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### **Secondary Article: Latest Updates on Land Regularization Efforts in Tijuana**
In light of the ongoing land regularization issues in the Maclovio Rojas settlement, recent updates from other affected areas reveal a broader struggle within the region.
**Land Disputes in Baja California Sur**
In Baja California Sur, similar disputes over land regularization have surfaced. Residents of various communities have raised their voices against the mishandling of their land rights by government authorities. In one case, the Congress of Baja California Sur has demanded transparency from SEMARNAT regarding the “KUNI” project, which has faced significant opposition from local residents.
**Environmental Concerns and Legal Challenges**
Additionally, there have been several legal challenges concerning environmental mismanagement. Recently, companies in El Cardonal were reported for improper disposal of biological waste, sparking outrage among the local population and calls for stricter regulatory actions.
**Social Movements and Protest Actions**
Social movements in the region are gaining momentum. Recently, a year’s worth of socio-political activism has brought to light various administrative shortcomings, particularly related to the IMSS-Bienestar program. Residents and social advocates continue to push for their rights and better administrative practices from both state and federal governments.
As new administrative transitions approach, hopes remain subdued, but the communities continue their fight for rightful recognition and regularization of their properties.
For more updates on these issues, stay tuned to TJGringo.com.