### Prime Wheel Plant 3 to Remain Operational
The Prime Wheel Plant 3 will continue its operations primarily due to its role in storage, as explained by Alejandro Arregui Ibarra, the head of the Labor and Social Welfare Secretariat (STPS) in Baja California. The plant employs 1,132 workers in storage and handling activities, which do not pose a safety risk, according to Arregui Ibarra.
The situation at the Prime Wheel’s facilities is more complicated elsewhere. Plant 1 remains closed after the disappearance of Servando Salazar Cano on August 23. This plant, which employs 2,289 workers, is only operating with a skeleton administrative staff engaged in payroll tasks.
Plant 2, where 1,310 people are employed and where Eduardo Ortiz Franco tragically lost his life in a workplace accident, is also shut down. Federal labor authorities have closed the site, it is cordoned off by the State Prosecutor’s Office, and under review by the municipality.
Currently, operations across Prime Wheel are significantly reduced, with only 2 to 3 percent of the workforce actively working, focusing mainly in the ovens section where technical oversight is necessary for continuous operation. Additionally, discussions with the family of Eduardo Ortiz Franco have been held to assist them with funeral arrangements and the transportation of the deceased to his hometown.
### Increased Inspections Expected Following Prime Wheel Closures
With the operational challenges and shutdowns at Prime Wheel, there’s anticipation of widespread inspections across the industrial sector in Tijuana. These inspections are aimed at ensuring compliance with safety protocols and to mitigate any risks similar to what led to the closures at Prime Wheel.
There’s been a call to promote introductory sessions on regulatory compliance to avoid such incidents in the future, underlining the urgent need for businesses to align with safety standards.
**Further Developments:**
#### Nationwide Judicial Workers’ Strike Continues
Across Tijuana, 770 judiciary workers remain on strike, as part of a broader action involving 55,000 workers nationwide. The weekend will see a reassessment to determine when they might return to work.
#### Morning Security Incident in Downtown Tijuana
Early on Thursday, a man was found deceased, wrapped in a bag on Fourth Street and Niños Héroes in the city center. The incident was reported around 6:00 AM.
#### Safe Passage Sought for Cargo Transport in Sinaloa
Logistics continue to face challenges as cargo transport navigates through violent hot spots in Sinaloa to deliver goods to Baja California. Additional concerns have been raised about dangerous routes in Sonora.
#### Weather Forecast for Tijuana
The city of Tijuana is expected to experience a clear sky on Thursday, with maximum temperatures reaching 25° Celsius.
#### Ongoing Security Protocols in Baja California
In Baja California, over 10,000 state agents are undergoing control and confidence examinations, ensuring that all officers satisfy the standards set by the C3 certification.