# Tijuana’s Former Mayor Under Scrutiny: Allegations of Fiscal Misconduct Surface
**TJGringo.com News**
In a heated session, Baja California’s legislators have raised concerns over the alleged irregularities discovered in Tijuana’s 2022 Public Accounts by the State Auditor’s Office. The situation has escalated with calls for potential intervention by the State General Prosecutor’s Office should further investigation deem it necessary.
Jorge Ramos Hernández, a former mayor of Tijuana and current member of the Green Ecologist Party, criticized the previous administration led by Montserrat Caballero Ramírez. Despite hiring companies to manage property tax collections, the city’s debt continued to grow. Ramos accused Caballero’s administration of failing to provide sufficient oversight or documentation on tax executions, foreclosures, or auctions.
The debate also involved Jaime Eduardo Cantón Rocha from Morena, who questioned the transparency of Tijuana’s XXIV City Council. Meanwhile, Juan Manuel Molina García emphasized that municipal misconduct would not go unpunished, signaling plans to engage investigative bodies if severe violations are found.
Further complicating matters, PAN legislator Juan Diego Echevarría Ibarra reported the distribution of 47 million pesos to only seven associations under the “Tijuana Funds” scheme and an incomplete allocation of revenues from the so-called “Agile Crossing Program.”
Morena’s Angélica Peñaloza assured the Baja California Congress would not cover up what she described as poor governance under Caballero. She echoed calls for the intervention of the State’s General Prosecutor’s Office.
**Secondary Article: Broader Concerns in Baja California’s Fiscal Management**
The investigation into Tijuana’s 2022 Public Accounts has widened its scope, revealing potentially systemic issues in fiscal management across Baja California. The City’s failed approval of its accounts is part of a broader pattern, where sizable sums remain untraced or misallocated.
Municipalities like San Quintín have also come under scrutiny, with their inaugural council criticized for serious and widespread errors in financial reports and resource management. Auditor Arnulfo Raúl Zárate Chávez highlighted these failures, noting that reviews of other municipalities like Mexicali and San Felipe found them compliant so far, while Tecate and Ensenada’s evaluations are pending.
The broader implications suggest a need for stringent audits and more responsible governance, reflecting a climate of heightened accountability for public officials in Baja California.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage as the situation develops and potential legal actions unfold in Tijuana and beyond, marking a pivotal moment for governmental transparency in the region.