### Residents of Otay Centenario Demand Solutions for Local Issues
In the district of Otay Centenario, frustration has been mounting over a range of unresolved issues including the lack of paved roads, security concerns, and insufficient teaching staff at local schools. A group of concerned mothers, led by María del Rosario Jiménez, recently approached their local delegation to voice these complaints directly to the mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruíz.
Among the pressing concerns is the absence of teachers at primary schools Lázaro Cárdenas (morning shift) and Ulises Criollo (afternoon shift), which has persisted for over a month. Although the state government is responsible for staffing issues, the group sought help from the municipal president, who promised to discuss the matter with Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda.
Residents like Juan Rosales from the Nueva Tijuana neighborhood have also expressed frustration over the lack of maintenance on their streets, particularly along Calle Sebastián Ortega. Rosales highlighted the regular occurrence of house burglaries, urging increased patrols by local police and the National Guard.
During the meeting, María Magdalena Cerda Báez, coordinator of the Environmental Health and Justice Collective, also requested the declaration of Alamar Creek as a natural zone, and advocated against the construction of a factory in the May 10 neighborhood, fearing damage to local infrastructure from heavy trucks.
Zahori Olvera, from the Campestre Murúa colony, raised ongoing concerns about sewage leaks due to poorly constructed drainage systems, which remain unaddressed by successive municipal administrations.
### Secondary Article
#### Broader Issues Plaguing Tijuana Communities
Tijuana’s neighborhoods are grappling with a host of challenges, including infrastructure and educational system shortcomings. Residents of Las Palmas are demanding the state hand over the Las Américas park, while those living in the Las Cumbres area are calling for improved road access and community parks.
In the face of severe weather conditions, residents of the Lomas Conjunto worry about potential structural collapses due to inadequate home maintenance. Similarly, parents of students at Baja California’s Forjadores Primary School lament the dearth of teachers, prompting some educators to send study materials amidst work stoppages.
Elsewhere, families at the March 18 Primary in Otay have taken action by occupying the school and blocking the Independence Boulevard, demanding teachers for Telesecundaria 37. In response to increased security checks, local authorities and the National Institute of Migration will oversee border document inspections.
Moreover, there has been an 80% drop in tourist numbers visiting Tijuana’s Historic Center, attributed to negative perceptions stemming from violence, according to Guillermo Diaz Orozco. This decline has significantly impacted local businesses that rely on weekend visitors from Mexican-American communities.