**”We’ve Pacified the City Before”: Ramos Returns to City Hall**
Jorge Ramos Hernández returned to preside over a session of the security commission at the Baja California Congress, held in the central courtyard of Tijuana City Hall. Promising robust coordination between different government levels, Ramos, who governed Tijuana from 2007 to 2010, was met with applause from over 300 attendees, including current mayor Ismael Burgueño. Absent from the meeting was Julián Leyzaola, the mayor’s security advisor and Ramos’ former security secretary.
Ramos emphasized the need for unified action to tackle crime: “We all know this type of crime requires unreserved coordination. Today, Tijuana enjoys a strong alliance with Claudia Sheinbaum and our governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila. We are convinced that citizen security is not solely the government’s responsibility, but a collective one. We must unite to combat criminals, build more public parks, and create spaces for our youth. The city has been pacified in the past; our goal now is to maintain it, establish foundations and responsibilities so it doesn’t solely depend on the current administration, but on public policies that transcend governments, and develop a career service municipal police force.”
Mayor Burgueño affirmed the commitment to strengthen coordination through the establishment of a working group focusing on better police force management, transparency, and the removal of officers involved in organized crime.
Ramos proposed decisive measures, including a comprehensive security overhaul, legal frameworks for videovigilance, and initiatives targeting parental involvement and substance control. Roberto Quijano, State Citizen Public Safety Council President, suggested an urban development law mandating surveillance installations and civic projects for enhancing police officers’ welfare.
Edgardo Flores Campbell, President of the Tijuana Public Safety Citizens Council, highlighted the necessity of strengthening internal affairs to address recurring issues, such as police involvement in criminal activities.
**Additional Update: Security Efforts Expand Across Regions**
In a related development, authorities in Culiacán have adopted security measures to protect citizens, as affirmed by senior official García Harfuch. The effort comes on the heels of successful detention of a significant cartel figure, “Delta 1,” in Zapopan.
In other regional news, the popular Rocavela restaurant in Bahia de Los Angeles suffered a fire incident, marking a notable loss for the community.
Also, UABC students in Tijuana have banded together in protest, voicing concerns over labor issues at Prime Wheel.
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