### Residents of Otay Centenario Demand Solutions to Local Issues
In the Otay Centenario area, a group of concerned residents, primarily mothers, recently convened at the local delegation office to voice their concerns over persistent community issues. The meeting, attended by the city’s mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, highlighted several critical problems including a need for improved paving, heightened security measures, and more teaching staff at local schools.
Maria del Rosario Jiménez led the group of mothers in presenting their grievances, specifically pointing out the shortage of teachers affecting primary schools such as Lázaro Cárdenas and Ulises Criollo. This issue, typically under the jurisdiction of the state government, prompted the group to seek municipal support. Mayor Burgueño assured the attendees that he would discuss the matter with Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda.
In addition to educational concerns, residents like Juan Rosales from Nueva Tijuana stressed the dire condition of local infrastructure, particularly the long-neglected Sebastián Ortega street. Rosales also highlighted a troubling rise in neighborhood burglaries, urging municipal authorities to boost patrols by both the Municipal Police and the National Guard.
Furthermore, community advocate María Magdalena Cerda Báez petitioned the mayor regarding environmental protection, urging the designation of Arroyo Alamar as a natural area and the halt of a proposed factory construction in Colonia 10 de Mayo that could damage road conditions due to heavy truck traffic. Concerns of infrastructure flooding and sewage issues were likewise raised by Zahori Olvera from Campestre Murúa.
To close the session, Mayor Burgueño acknowledged the requests for increased street lighting and road maintenance, committing to spend more time in the delegation to directly address these issues.
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### Broader Context of Infrastructure and Security Challenges in Tijuana
In broader Tijuana, similar infrastructural and security challenges persist. In the neighborhood of Las Palmas, residents demand the completion and handover of Parque Las Américas. Additionally, inhabitants of Las Cumbres seek better road accessibility and the development of community parks, reflecting a widespread need for urban improvement across the city.
Security concerns, amplified by reports of increased crime rates, have led authorities to consider collaborative efforts with federal forces to ensure community safety. Community safety initiatives are paramount, as residents have voiced apprehensions regarding potential increases in crime during upcoming large-scale events like the Serie del Caribe 2025 baseball series, expected to draw a significant influx of visitors.
The Tijuana municipality recognizes these multifaceted issues and continues to seek sustainable solutions, aiming for enhanced quality of life and safety for its residents.