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**Mayor Ismael Burgueño to Visit Municipal Delegations to Address Citizen Concerns**
Tijuana’s Mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, has announced a new initiative aimed at connecting more personally with the city’s residents. Every Wednesday, starting at 8:00 AM, Burgueño Ruiz will visit one of Tijuana’s municipal delegations to address the needs and concerns of locals directly. This move is part of a broader effort to boost government responsiveness and enhance community relations in Tijuana.
“We will establish a schedule to be present in the delegations, providing direct contact with the mayor. We need to have the capacity for immediate response, as people are asking for solutions,” said Burgueño Ruiz. This initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to decentralizing municipal delegations, granting them more autonomy to promptly address citizen requests.
During his visits, Burgueño Ruiz aims to ensure that officials of the XXV City Council are active in neighborhoods, listening firsthand to citizens’ needs. Emphasizing the collective responsibility of developing Tijuana, the mayor urged citizens and government officials alike to work together toward quick solutions to community issues. “The citizenry trusted us, and we will not let them down,” he asserted.
As part of this outreach effort, Burgueño Ruiz has expressed particular attention towards calls from residents in areas like Las Cumbres, who are seeking improved roads, increased access points, and the creation of a community park.
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**Increased Budget Allocation for Safety and Security in Tijuana**
In 2025, the Tijuana City Council has allocated 762 million pesos from its budget for improving security through technology and equipment upgrades. This decision highlights the city’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety and responding to the growing concerns of residents regarding local crime rates.
Despite these efforts, Tijuana is facing a persistent challenge in reducing its homicide rates, as figures indicate that violent crimes have not decreased in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the previous year. From January to September last year, there were 1,404 homicides, while the current year has seen a slight increase to 1,421.
In another effort to adapt to modern consumer trends, the Tijuana Chamber of Commerce (Canaco) will begin online sales in mid-November. Acknowledging that nearly 40% of Tijuana’s consumers shop online, Canaco aims to enhance its competitiveness and cater to the evolving market.
Meanwhile, during the first week of November, the XXV City Council of Tijuana announced a temporary suspension of operations on Friday, November 1, and Monday, November 4, as part of citywide administrative adjustments. Additionally, local commerce initiatives have been bolstered with potential credits for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aimed at reducing informality in the business sector.
The city also celebrated breaking a Guinness World Record for the largest mosaic made of pan, which was featured at the Centro Cultural Tijuana (Cecut). The event saw the participation of numerous local attendees and pan de muerto was distributed among the city’s shelters.