## Banner Addressed to Governor Marina del Pilar Reappears, Accusations Against SSC
For the third consecutive week, alleged members of a criminal group have placed a menacing banner targeting Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda. The banner criticizes the involvement of the State Force for Citizen Security (FESC) and makes serious accusations against its Secretary, Leopoldo Tizoc Aguilar Durán.
On Monday, August 26, at around 6 a.m., the threatening banner was discovered on the bridge located at Calzada Independencia and López Mateos, near the Centro Cívico of Mexicali. The white cloth with red lettering directed harsh words at the governor and claimed that Secretary Aguilar Durán is accepting bribes from a rival criminal group.
The message on the banner read:
“Governor Marina del Pilar, this is the last warning. Today, tame your dog Leopoldo Tizoc Aguilar Durán who is taking money from the rivals, or they will be ruined from here. Signed, the Owners of Mexicali” accompanied by a drawing of the Russian flag.
Municipal Police officers removed the banner and handed it over to the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) for further investigation. In recent weeks, multiple banners have been placed around the city, some referencing the Chapiza and others the Rusos. The consistent theme in these messages is that a police official within FESC is receiving money from a criminal group, and all messages are directed at the state governor. The banners also threaten criminal acts if the warnings are ignored.
### Secondary Article: Increased Security Concerns in Baja California as Threatening Banners Persist
In another concerning development, government officials in Baja California have expressed increased anxiety over the repeated appearance of threatening banners directed at state authorities. According to local reports, these banners have sparked alarm among both the public and state officials, as they suggest a growing insecurity problem in the region.
Reports indicate that these banners, or “narcomantas,” are typically used by criminal organizations to send messages to rivals or the authorities. The recent series targets Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda and accuses high-ranking officials of collusion with rival groups. Specialists believe these public displays are intended to undermine public trust in law enforcement and government institutions.
Local news sources have also highlighted several incidents where these banners were found in public spaces, hinting at a potential escalation of tensions between rival criminal gangs and authorities. Local law enforcement agencies are now prioritizing the investigation of these threats and are on high alert to prevent potential acts of violence.
This ongoing issue sheds light on the complex security challenges facing Baja California, illustrating a troubling dynamic where criminal elements attempt to exert influence over political and security matters in the region.