**Primary Article: Cabildo Set to Convene on Monday for Security Head Vote**
On Monday, October 7, 2024, the municipal council of Tijuana is scheduled to hold a session to vote on the proposed candidates for the head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) and the appointments for nine delegations, as announced by Tijuana’s mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz.
Mayor Burgueño stated, “We are currently engaging in discussions with council members as this matter requires a vote by the council. Respecting this process is essential, and we are confident that by Monday we will have a designated secretary.”
Ahead of the council’s decision on the mayor’s proposal to appoint Lieutenant Julián Leyzaola Pérez as the new Secretary of Security for the 25th Tijuana City Council, Fernando Sánchez, who served as the head during the previous administration, has been named the acting head. Leyzaola Pérez has successfully passed trustworthiness examinations, though he is yet to participate in security meetings, pending the council’s approval.
The mayor emphasized, “It is crucial that every secretary meets all requirements, including trust examinations, to prevent any potential concerns regarding their duties. All the secretaries I have nominated have passed these examinations.”
**Secondary Article: Culiacán Threatens with Narcomantas as US Plans Military Action Against Cartels**
In a separate development, Culiacán is witnessing heightened threats from criminal organizations. Recent “narcomantas” have surfaced with messages directed at political figures, alongside a statement from a US public figure announcing military actions against drug cartels. This escalation of tensions has raised concerns about potential cross-border implications and the ongoing strategy to tackle organized crime effectively.
The implications of these developments are significant as they underscore ongoing challenges both locally within Mexican municipalities like Tijuana, and internationally in US-Mexico relations concerning security and organized crime. The resolution of Tijuana’s internal security appointments could play a pivotal role in stabilizing the local situation amid broader regional uncertainties.
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