**Tijuana Judicial Employees Resume Work Amid Protests**
After more than two months of stalled operations, over 778 employees of the Federal Judicial Power (PJF) in Tijuana have returned to their duties, albeit under protest. According to Daniel Sánchez Reyes, Secretary of the XVI District Court, the staff resumed work with specific stipulations, such as operating hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and with strict orders not to take work-related files home.
The decision to return was reached through a worker vote, emphasizing the growing concern over the backlog accumulated during the time off. In his statement, Sánchez Reyes expressed that there was no external pressure or threats compelling the workforce to return but rather an internal acknowledgment of the necessity to address pending work without resorting to overtime, highlighting the ongoing support from their supervisors.
As operations resume, legal terms will not apply for litigants this week, allowing a transition period to adjust to the renewed activities at the PJF. Discussions on how to proceed with the protests are still ongoing for the upcoming weeks.
**Secondary Article: Judicial Changes and Concerns in Tijuana**
The recent return of the PJF employees in Tijuana coincides with ongoing judicial reforms and the upcoming local elections wherein 31 positions within the Federal Judicial Power in Baja California will be contested. These changes create an environment of anticipation within the industry, particularly concerning the implications of potential reforms.
Additionally, local governance faces scrutiny as the current administration deals with 536 reported cases from its predecessor, reflecting Tijuana’s need for focused improvements in public servants’ accountability and infrastructure.
In other local developments, Tijuana ranks among the areas with high police suicide rates, prompting calls from the Citizen Council for Public Safety and Transparency (CCSPT) for increased resources dedicated to crime prevention and the establishment of a dedicated police academy.
Despite recent legislative efforts to curb ‘fly-by-night’ businesses, which face fines for abruptly ceasing operations, Tijuana continues grappling with illegal crossings at its borders, even after the implementation of President Joe Biden’s directive affecting asylum seekers.
Weather predictions forecast light showers, with temperatures peaking around 19° Celsius. Anticipating winter storms, Tijuana’s Civil Protection unit plans to keep the public informed in advance regarding expected conditions.
Lastly, the Tijuana Archbishop has invited locals to a mass on the Day of the Dead, with a special altar dedicated to remembering the missing persons, aiming to raise awareness and hope within the community.