**Campaign Billboards of Senator in Mexicali Breach Electoral Rules**
In Mexicali, campaign billboards featuring Senator from Baja California have been placed around the city, prompting concerns over adherence to electoral regulations. According to Sergio Eduardo Moreno, an electoral law specialist, the senator has not yet completed a year in office, meaning the advertising is currently unlawful. The local electoral institute, IEEBC, is set to investigate and determine whether actions will be taken against either the senator or the advertising company for this potential breach.
Moreno highlighted that public officials are only allowed to engage in political advertising during annual report periods. Since the senator’s tenure is less than a year, these billboards are prematurely promoting their image—a violation that could have no immediate legal repercussions unless legislative changes are made. Moreno stressed the need for reforms that would impose stricter consequences on officials who flout current regulations.
Joel Blas, a representative of a political party at the IEEBC, confirmed they have lodged a formal complaint against the senator for various promotional activities outside the designated period for such efforts, extending from distributing flyers at intersections to the installation of the billboards.
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**Secondary News Update: Electoral Issues Continue in Baja California**
In a related development on electoral integrity in Baja California, locals are voicing concerns over the perceived leniency of current laws regarding political propaganda. Civic groups are urging lawmakers to introduce reforms that prioritize transparency and fairness in electoral campaigns. They argue that without stringent regulations and penalties, the misuse of public resources and premature campaigning could become standardized practices lacking accountability.
Further scrutiny has also been directed toward the execution of duties by local electoral bodies like the IEEBC, with calls for increased oversight to ensure compliance with existing laws. As discussions around electoral reforms gain traction, the actions of public officials and enforcement by electoral institutes remain under the public lens.