### “I Regret Being So Transparent in Such a Hypocritical World”: Mayor
In her final media appearance as the Mayor of Tijuana, Montserrat Caballero Ramírez expressed no regrets about her actions during her tenure. Following a brief City Council session focused on the protocol for her successor’s oath ceremony, she reflected on her time leading the city.
“I don’t regret anything because the most important thing is that I preserved my dignity and essence. I regret being so transparent in such a hypocritical world; maybe I should have been a bit more hypocritical,” she stated.
Caballero confirmed her presence at the upcoming ceremony at the Municipal Palace and announced that she will continue living in Tijuana. She left it up to the incoming administration to decide whether she will have security detail. “I leave peacefully. I want peace. We live in a city where one can defend oneself. I won’t be a nuisance, but if there’s an issue, I will defend myself,” she remarked.
Regarding her residence in Playas de Tijuana, which has been publicized by some media outlets, Caballero clarified that it was included in her financial disclosure. “The house was paid for with my resources and my husband’s, who is a legitimate businessman,” she explained.
Caballero identified security as the primary challenge for the next administration, which will be led by Ismael Burgueño. She expressed confidence in the upcoming relationship between Burgueño and the State Government. “He will have a lot of support for that matter; the governor works better with gentlemen,” she concluded.
### Additional Coverage on the Transition of Leadership in Tijuana
#### Upcoming Plans for Security and Infrastructure
As Ismael Burgueño prepares to take over the responsibilities of the Mayor, there is significant attention on the pressing issues of infrastructure and security in Tijuana. Burgueño’s administration aims to address concerns about public safety, road maintenance, and public lighting, which remain critical for the residents.
#### Increase in Methamphetamine Usage in Tijuana
Tijuana struggles with the widespread use of methamphetamine, remaining the most commonly consumed drug in the city. Additionally, small-scale trafficking has become a significant issue, with San Diego noted as a crucial port for such smuggling activities in the U.S.
#### Call for Legal Abortion Rights
Marches in Tijuana continue advocating for the legalization of abortion up to 24 weeks, particularly observed on the Global Day of Action for Legal and Safe Abortion. Feminists and activists gathered at Friendship Park to voice their demands for reproductive rights.
#### Local Environmental Regulations
Residents of Tijuana are reminded to adhere to municipal waste regulations, specifically regarding the timing of garbage disposal. Central delegate Martín Muñoz Avilés emphasized the importance of only taking out the trash when the collection truck is scheduled to arrive.
These are just a few of the intertwining issues and events influencing the current socio-political landscape of Tijuana as the city prepares for this significant transition of leadership.