### Authorities Deny Connection Between Decapitated Body and Threat Against Former Tijuana Official
Tijuana’s homicide prosecutor, Miguel Ángel Gaxiola, has stated that there is no apparent link between a threatening banner directed at former Tijuana government secretary, Miguel Ángel Bujanda Ruiz, and the discovery of a decapitated body found in a vehicle on August 10, 2024. The vehicle, a silver Volkswagen Passat, was abandoned in the Sánchez Taboada neighborhood.
Gaxiola emphasized that there is no direct evidence connecting the body and the threatening message. “The incident where a card was left on a body addressed to Secretary Bujanda is still being reviewed. We’re investigating personal and professional avenues, but Bujanda insists he has no issues that would lead us to believe there is a connection between the body and the banner,” said Gaxiola during a media briefing.
The prosecutor added that the body has not yet been identified. Investigators are working on identifying the corpse through a credential found at the scene and are seeking assistance from U.S. authorities by sending fingerprint data. “We’re gathering information, looking for witnesses, and examining images. The State Investigation Agency suggests that three males abandoned the vehicle,” stated Gaxiola.
Additionally, it was revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in the United States.
Gaxiola also mentioned that there is no current link between the incidents that led to Bujanda’s resignation and the discovery of a human head left outside a restaurant in Rosarito. The restaurant is owned by a business partner of councilman Alejandro Cabrera. Gaxiola clarified that no “supposed threat” had been left outside the restaurant according to police reports.
“We cannot base our investigation on unverified social media posts. Such claims need a concrete foundation, which we currently lack,” Gaxiola concluded.
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### Additional Update: Security Measures Tightened in Tijuana Following Recent Violent Incidents
Following multiple violent incidents, including the discovery of a decapitated body and a threatening banner, Tijuana authorities have ramped up security measures across the city. Surveillance has been increased, especially in the Sánchez Taboada neighborhood, where the body was found.
The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) has intensified its investigative procedures and is coordinating with federal authorities to track any possible connections to organized crime. “We are working closely with various agencies to prevent further violence and to bring those responsible to justice,” an FGE spokesperson said.
Local residents have expressed growing concern over the surge in violence, urging authorities to take swift action. Many community leaders are calling for more preventative measures, including increased police patrols and community awareness programs.
Mayor Montserrat Caballero has also pledged to reinforce city-wide security initiatives. In a recent statement, she assured citizens that the local government is doing everything possible to ensure their safety. “We will not allow these acts of violence to go unpunished,” she declared, urging the community to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities.
As investigations continue, authorities are determined to restore peace and security to Tijuana, and residents are encouraged to cooperate with ongoing efforts to combat crime.