**Syndicate Reviews Potential Irregularities in Tijuana Boardwalk Project Awarding**
The ongoing evaluation of contracts related to the Tijuana beachside boardwalk reconstruction has brought to light potential irregularities. Although the rehabilitation of the boardwalk was scheduled to be completed by the end of September, work remains halted two months past this deadline. The project was ceased on September 13 due to insufficient signage, demarcation, and lack of a contingency plan.
Teresita de Jesús Balderas Beltrán, the Syndicate Prosecutor, stated that her office is scrutinizing the conditions under which contracts were awarded to the involved construction companies. This review is part of a broader investigation into possible direct award abuses within the acquisitions committee. Although Balderas Beltrán did not specify whether the boardwalk project is implicated, she did not exclude the possibility.
The investigation is anticipated to conclude within a 45-day period. At that time, further details regarding the contracts and any potential penalties for the project delay will be disclosed. Despite the construction halt, tourists continue to visit the popular seaside destination. The halt initially occurred under former municipal management due to non-compliance with required safety measures.
**Secondary Article: Ongoing Delays and Local Reactions**
Beyond the ongoing review, the Tijuana boardwalk project faces indefinite delays, with no new timeline for work resumption. The project’s completion remains uncertain, which raises concerns about meeting upcoming events like the Tourist Trade Show. Local businesses and residents have voiced frustration over the stalled progress, fearing the economic ripple effects of extended inactivity. Despite the construction pause, the area still attracts numerous visitors, highlighting its importance as a tourist draw even amidst infrastructural concerns.
In related local news, as state agents work with limited resources, there are ongoing demands for increased funding for cultural centers and libraries in the Tijuana region to foster community engagement and education. Concurrently, there are active efforts to address environmental safety issues in educational institutions, with calls for the removal of hazardous waste materials from a local secondary school laboratory, underscoring the broader strive for safety and development in Tijuana’s public spaces.