**Retired Workers from CESPT Oppose Reform to ISSSTECALI Law**
Retirees and pensioners from the Tijuana State Commission of Public Services (CESPT) have voiced their opposition to proposed amendments to the ISSSTECALI law. This institute is responsible for the security and social services of state and municipal government workers in Baja California. The group has called for the recovery of overdue payments from municipalities, highlighting the urgent need for an external audit of the institution.
During a press conference, the retirees emphasized that the government should prioritize collecting debts from delinquent municipalities such as Ensenada, Tecate, and Ensenada Public Services Commission (Cespe). Fernando Subías Ramírez, representing the CESPT retirees, mentioned that even CESPT itself owes a significant amount.
Subías Ramírez also highlighted the necessity for increased funding for medical services provided by ISSSTECALI, particularly for essential medications for diabetes and hypertension, which are currently in short supply. The absence of these medications from the essential list obligates retirees to purchase them independently, leaving many pharmacies barren of these crucial supplies.
Furthermore, the group demanded a public apology from Guillermo Alderete Casarín, the secretary-general of the Bureaucrats’ Union. This request arose after Alderete suggested that retirees and pensioners should contribute a fee for medical services, insinuating that these individuals are a burden on the system. The retirees have stood firmly against this notion, reminding Alderete that their contributions during their working years were part of a solidarity system, ensuring their health and social benefits during retirement.
#### **Development on ISSSTECALI Law Reform: A Collaborative Approach**
Baja California’s Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, responded to the rising concerns by assuring that any reforms to the ISSSTECALI law will be thoroughly discussed with all stakeholders. The governor emphasized that the collaborative approach would aim to address the financial difficulties and service shortages without compromising the welfare of current and former state employees.
In recent developments, other groups and opposition parties within Baja California have also expressed their concerns over the proposed reforms, leading to widespread protests. This collective action has sparked debates over the prioritization of funds and the financial restructuring of ISSSTECALI.
**Related News**: The financial challenges facing ISSSTECALI have highlighted a broader issue in the region’s public health sectors. The strain on medical services due to a lack of specialists and essential drugs has reached a critical level, prompting further calls for systemic restructure and resource allocation.
In other local news, Tijuana is set to launch a new Risk Atlas to secure residents’ properties and minimize disaster impact. It has a 60% completion rate, with plans to finalize it by January, aimed to better equip the city against natural calamities.
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