**Tijuana City Council Approves Budget Expansion for 2024**
In an extraordinary session, the Tijuana City Council unanimously approved the request for a budget expansion for the fiscal year 2024. This proposal, presented by the Commission of Finance and Municipal Heritage, aims to implement actions and programs that will benefit the community.
The approved budget adjustments include 130 million pesos in transfers primarily designated for the operation of the municipal government, with 25 million pesos earmarked for enhancing security technology. Mayor Ismael Burgueño emphasized the importance of these changes to ensure that Tijuana remains well-supported as the year ends, addressing various public service areas.
These changes are expected to have a positive impact by securing necessary resources for meeting labor needs, including salaries, settlements, and providing essential services. During the session, the council approved initiatives to strengthen the Municipal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection by upgrading equipment and expanding police training.
**Secondary Article: Strategic Security Plan Endorsed in Tijuana**
Additionally, the Strategic Security Cabinet of Tijuana has been approved. Mayor Ismael Burgueño presented this comprehensive strategic plan at a recent meeting, aiming to ensure safety across the city. The plan’s main focus revolves around prioritizing actions on four key security issues, which are expected to address long-standing safety challenges faced by the city’s residents.
Related local developments include continued prohibitions on narcocorridos in Tijuana, stemming from concerns over their perceived influence on crime. Meanwhile, the initiative to provide special passes for crossing is set to take effect for 24 hours from Friday to Sunday, facilitating smoother transit for residents.
The local community also faces economic concerns, as reports noted ongoing price increases in essential commodities such as gasoline and LP gas, according to Domingo Ramos Medina. Amidst these changes, businesses like taxis operating late hours have adjusted their schedules to ensure continued service, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the city’s late-night economy.
In other developments, workers in Tijuana’s judicial sector have requested guaranteed benefits as a condition for returning to work. Concurrently, proactive measures are being taken to monitor landslides with approaching rainfall, highlighting the administration’s commitment to addressing pressing environmental concerns.
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