**Security Guards at Nightclubs Still Lacking Training**
In Tijuana, a pressing issue has emerged as no security guard at local nightclubs or restaurant bars has been trained in the necessary safety measures. This information comes from Leopoldo Tizoc Aguilar, the Secretary of Citizen Security in Baja California. Legal challenges from restaurant organizations and a lack of initiative from the previous municipal government have delayed this crucial training process.
The Secretary emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, “It is a coordinated effort we must undertake. The municipality is responsible for enforcing legal regulations, while our duty is to provide training.” In contrast, Mexicali has successfully trained 156 security guards, but the number required in Tijuana remains uncertain.
Efforts are being made to ensure that bars and nightclubs comply with regulations requiring the installation of security cameras and metal detectors. Additionally, there are concerns about the notorious venue known as La Cueva del Peludo, where another homicide occurred early Saturday morning. Aguilar stressed the need for continued vigilance and regulation of such establishments, describing the venue as a hotspot for violence that needs comprehensive operational oversight.
**Secondary Article: Efforts to Improve Safety Measures in Tijuana’s Nightlife**
In Tijuana, authorities continue to push for stricter safety measures in nightlife establishments. A recent initiative aims to address the gaps in training and security compliance in bars and nightclubs. Despite setbacks, the local government plans to enforce the installation of metal detectors and surveillance systems rigorously.
Meanwhile, the security sector has recognized the need for greater transparency in the regulation of alcohol permits. Recent inspections of bars have primarily focused on ensuring proper licensing rather than addressing security aspects, according to Arnulfo Guerrero, a local official. There’s also a movement to simplify the process of obtaining alcohol permits by allowing applications at neighborhood delegations.
Additionally, public transport in the region is undergoing changes, with plans to expand routes and introduce larger vehicles to address demand. Alongside a push for modernized public transport, the return of certain political figures to the U.S. presidency poses challenges for the border economy, requiring cautious diplomatic strategies from local governance.
As Tijuana faces these multifaceted challenges, ranging from safety in nightlife to economic resilience, community leaders stress the importance of strategic and dignified responses to ensure the city’s stability and growth.