### José Luis Dagnino Becomes First Mayor of San Felipe
After a lengthy legal battle, José Luis Dagnino López has officially taken office as the first constitutional mayor of San Felipe, a newly established municipality. On September 30, 2024, around 7:00 PM, Dagnino López, one of the main proponents for the municipalization of San Felipe, was sworn into office in a ceremony held at the San Felipe boardwalk with the Sea of Cortez serving as the picturesque backdrop.
Dagnino López’s transition into the role of mayor is expected to be smooth, as he has already been heading the foundational municipal council. Thus, the handover of responsibilities is likely to occur seamlessly. He announced that most of his team, which has been working with him, will continue in their roles for the next three years.
Accompanied by deputy Juan Manuel Molina, his chief supporter, Dagnino López took the oath of office along with his mainly Morena-affiliated council. Notably, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda and the President of the High Court of Justice of the State (TSJE), Alejandro Isaac Fragozo López, were not present at the event.
In his inaugural address, Dagnino López expressed gratitude to the community of San Felipe for their support in both the municipalization process and his election as mayor. He emphasized that the success of this historic opportunity lies in their hands.
Dagnino López outlined his primary objective: electrifying the Valle Chico area in Southern San Felipe, an initiative that requires an investment of 400 million pesos. He stated that this project would necessitate collaboration with the State Executive Power and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). According to him, this development will spark significant real estate and livestock investment in the region.
The new San Felipe council comprises:
**Prosecutor Syndicate:**
– Esperanza Valverde Zamorano
**Councilors:**
– Ana Karime Dávila García
– Eneyda Elvira Espinoza Álvarez
– Jaime Armando Márquez Pérez
– Citlaly Martínez Barrera
– Azahlia Ivette Vargas Ramírez
– Cristina Isabel Tiznado Hernández
– Carlos Alberto Morones Galindo
– Rosa Amelia Cortez Gómez
– Adelba Tanairy Hernández Mayoral
– Mitza Nohemí Hernández Winkler
*Stay tuned for further updates and developments regarding the San Felipe administration.*
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### Additional News: Morena Tightens Grip in Baja California with Key Wins
The local political landscape of Baja California is experiencing a significant shift as the Morena party continues to gain substantial footholds in the region. Following José Luis Dagnino López’s installment as the first mayor of San Felipe, other key municipalities are seeing similar transformations.
On the same day, Román Cota assumed the governorship of Tecate, a strategic move that solidifies Morena’s influence across Baja California. In addition, a series of violent incidents in Tijuana, including a shooting in the Postal neighborhood that left one man dead and resulted in three arrests, underscores the ongoing security challenges facing local governments.
On a national level, President Biden announced anticipated meetings with Mexico City’s new leadership, signaling strengthened diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, First Lady Jill Biden attended a significant dinner in Mexico City, emphasizing the collaborative spirit between the two neighboring nations.
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