**PAN Losing Its Values and Direction: A Call for Unity in Baja California**
Amitha Briseño, a candidate for the leadership of the National Action Party (PAN) in Baja California, has voiced concerns over the party’s lost sense of direction, values, and unity. This loss comes during a crucial and challenging time for PAN in the region. “We are motivated to seek the unity we, as PAN members, have lost during these difficult times,” Briseño expressed.
The election for the new state president of PAN is anticipated to take place on November 10th. Notably, former governors Ernesto Ruffo Appel, José Guadalupe Osuna Millán, and Alejandro González Alcocer recently criticized the party’s internal conflicts, which they believe have undermined its democratic processes. In response, Briseño urged the Electoral Organizing Commission to invite these former leaders, along with civil society organizations, to oversee the local election process and ensure transparency and fairness.
“We value the opinions of our former governors, who love PAN as we do. PAN is unique in celebrating democratic events, and it’s crucial for these to be conducted transparently and lawfully, reassuring everyone involved,” Briseño stated. She emphasized the need for PAN members to truly invest in the institution to regain their strength by 2027. “We have made mistakes, and if apologies are necessary, we as PAN members will offer them. It is time to declare that PAN is still alive and standing, though we have lost our origin, values, and conviction,” Briseño added.
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**Secondary Article: Political Dynamics in Baja California**
In the wider political scenario of Baja California, multiple issues and developments are impacting the region. The local opposition has expressed hopes for more dialogue with Claudia Sheinbaum, especially with expectations for increased resources for the region. Meanwhile, Juan Marcos Gutiérrez González has officially announced his candidacy for the PAN’s General Secretariat, aiming to bring about changes within the party.
On another front, local tensions have escalated as residents of Maclovio Rojas blockading access routes to Tijuana’s airport due to grievances over perceived injustices. The standoff highlights broader social and economic challenges in the area. In other news, the sale of vaping products continues in Baja California, with legal allowances only through successfully obtained injunctions.
Economic discussions are also ongoing, with local business leaders in favor of a gradual reduction in the working hours, though uncertainties remain about its implementation. On the healthcare front, the IMSS in Tijuana has denied any medication shortages, aiming to reassure the community.
Lastly, experts are advising political figures like Claudia Sheinbaum to maintain a reasonable distance from AMLO’s administration, suggesting that such strategic positioning could facilitate more effective dialogue with opposition parties and politically diverse actors.