**Tijuana Council Members Accuse TJEBC of Overstepping Authority**
On Thursday, August 15th, 2024, Tijuana’s council members accused the Baja California Electoral Tribunal of overstepping its authority by issuing a series of precautionary measures. The council members who had not attended recent council sessions received a notification from the tribunal demanding their presence while the State Electoral Institute resolves a complaint filed by Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero.
Mayor Montserrat Caballero has accused the absentee council members of political violence on gender grounds and obstruction of duty, citing their absence in the last seven council meetings which has stalled the purchase of land for a new fire station. According to TJEBC’s resolution JC/227/2024, if the council members do not attend, their alternates could be called in.
The absentee council members are Marisol Hernández (PVEM), Alejandro Cabrera (Morena), Miriam Patricia EcheverrÃa (Independent), Erwin Areizaga (Morena), Claudia Casas (Morena), Édgar Montiel (Independent), Mónica Lucero Vázquez (PT), Rogelia Arzola (Morena), and Juan Carlos Hank (PES). They have released a statement criticizing the tribunal, claiming it has overstepped its authority by ordering these measures.
The council members argued that Mayor Caballero is using allegations of gender-based political violence as an excuse to push through a session to sanction financial transfers amounting to 462 million pesos, funds they claim have already been spent.
“We are currently analyzing the necessary steps to inform the Baja California Congress about this abuse of authority,” read their statement.
**Additional Coverage: Political Turmoil in Tijuana’s Governance**
According to further news sources, the political dispute between Tijuana’s council members and Mayor Montserrat Caballero is escalating. Reports suggest the mayor’s allegations of political violence are part of a broader strategy to ensure key projects, such as the fire station land purchase, move forward despite strong opposition from certain council members.
Unrest among Tijuana’s city council has led to multiple disruptions in governance. Recent sessions have failed to reach a quorum, which prevents critical decisions from being made. The standoff highlights significant political friction and raises concerns about the functionality and effectiveness of Tijuana’s city government in addressing urgent public needs.
Many Tijuana citizens and local businesses express frustration over the impasse, pressing for quick resolutions to political conflicts and effective governance. This ongoing discord underscores the urgent necessity for a cooperative approach to meet the pressing needs of the city’s residents.
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