**Rosarito’s Mayor Ensures Security Budget Remains Intact for 2024**
In Playas de Rosarito, the mayor, RocÃo Adame Muñoz, has assured that there will be no reductions to the public security budget for the upcoming year. Instead, the funds will be reallocated within the Secretariat of Security, focusing on pressing areas. Upon examining the municipal administration, Mayor Adame Muñoz highlighted irregularities in how resources were being managed, specifically concerning the Commercial Police.
The mayor explained that several positions within the Commercial Police were inactive, leading to misuse of funds by providing internal support to active agents. The Commercial Police, typically funded through its services to businesses, faced a budgetary discrepancy with an 18 million pesos allocation that only generated 7 million in revenue, creating a deficit exceeding 11 million pesos.
To address these financial shortcomings, the underutilized budget will now go towards bolstering the Municipal Police. The recent graduation of six new officers from the academy will benefit from this reallocation, ensuring stronger community policing.
Additionally, Mayor Adame Muñoz stated that the Municipal Development Plan would commence in January, ahead of the legal timeline. Rosarito citizens can also enjoy an expanded 80% discount on property tax penalties and surcharges, further encouraging compliance and financial stability. The mayor confirmed that paramunicipal budgets would not see any hikes for 2025.
**Secondary Update: Regional Developments in Baja California**
In other news concerning Baja California, the region has experienced significant seismic activity, with 793 earthquakes recorded throughout the year. Authorities continue to monitor these occurrences, ensuring public safety and preparedness.
Meanwhile, Tijuana is gearing up for the first-ever “Dulce Navidad” event, a festive holiday gathering promising an abundance of family-friendly surprises. Complementing this novelty, the city also celebrated the International Day of the Clown, attracting around 60 clowns to its vibrant streets.
Security remains a concern in Tijuana as unfortunate incidents continue. A recent altercation at the La Cueva del Peludo bar resulted in the death of a security guard, who bravely defended the establishment, further exposing the need for increased policing, especially in the city’s outskirts.
As Tijuana prepares for the Toy Run on December 15th—an annual tradition in which bikers distribute over 8,000 toys to children—the community remains vigilant, with recent Santa Ana winds exacerbating fire risks in the area. As the year draws to a close, these events reflect the broader narrative of community resilience and festive spirit across Baja California.