**Lawmakers Scrutinize Account; Former Mayor on the Defense**
Lawmakers in Baja California have raised concerns about irregularities identified by the State Superior Audit regarding Tijuana’s 2022 Public Account, suggesting potential intervention by the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). Despite efforts made by the administration of Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, former Mayor of Tijuana, including the hiring of companies to manage the collection of property taxes, the city’s delinquency portfolio continued to grow. Critics, such as former Tijuana Mayor Jorge Ramos Hernández from the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM), argued that the previous administration failed to provide sufficient oversight on tax increases and offered no details on the execution of foreclosures or asset sales.
Ramos Hernández, who led a city council with public accounts from 2008 and 2009 that were criticized by auditing authorities, remains vocal about these issues. Similarly, Morena party lawmakers Jaime Eduardo Cantón Rocha and Juan Manuel Molina García emphasized transparency and accountability, indicating that serious offenses should lead to accountability through the appropriate investigative entities.
In response to these accusations, the ex-mayor has been on the defensive, maintaining that her administration operated with transparency and asserting her readiness to legally defend herself against any allegations.
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The scrutiny over Tijuana’s financial management intensifies as more details emerge concerning fund allocations and tax collection inefficiencies in 2022. According to the latest reviews, discrepancies in property tax assessments were highlighted, showcasing undercharges across 103 properties amounting to significant revenue losses.
Baja California’s State Auditor, Arnulfo Raúl Zárate Chávez, pointed out that the fiscal anomalies extend beyond administrative faults, signaling potential legal breaches. This financial auditing pointed to missing millions earmarked for development funds under programs like “Agile Pass Crossing.”
Amid rising political tensions, public anger is directed towards the management of municipal finances under the Caballero Ramírez administration and raises questions about possible political motivations behind recent sanctions imposed on the former mayor by her political party for allegedly supporting opposition candidates.
In neighboring municipalities like San Quintín, similar financial discrepancies were reported, emphasizing the need for stricter controls and accountability measures across all administrative levels in the region. As legislative bodies continue to dissect these accounts, public demand for reform and transparency is growing louder.
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