**Behind the Scenes of Tijuana’s ‘Gestores’: A Closer Look**
Jorge and Víctor have made a name for themselves working as “gestores” for various departments and municipal bodies under the administration led by Montserrat Caballero Ramírez. Their role, according to various disgruntled business owners, has involved collecting “protection money” to allow these businesses to operate without interference in Tijuana. With a change in government imminent, many are hoping that such activities will come to a halt.
The two young men, who hail from well-known families, allegedly claim influence over multiple departments, including the Directorate of Regulations, the Office of the Comptroller, and the Treasury. Recently, in a meeting with a group of junkyard owners, they assured them that their operations would continue unimpeded under the new administration led by Ismael Burgueño from the Morena party.
Reports suggest that Jorge and Víctor maintain a list of businesses that make these payments to the municipality, including street vendors, tow truck operators, taco stands, laundries, cafes, workshops, bars, carpentries, maquiladoras, construction companies, and junkyards. The fees they demand can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on the revenue generated by each establishment. If business owners refuse payment, they reportedly face immediate threats, often followed by inspections demanding specific permits.
One of these gestores even brags about being the nephew of a former mayor of Tijuana, sharing the same last name to ensure that his victims are well aware of his “high-level connections.”
The business community is waiting with bated breath for the transition from Montserrat Caballero’s administration to see whether these extortions will cease. However, given Jorge and Víctor’s claims of already securing their roles in the upcoming administration, business owners remain wary.
We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide updates as they become available.
**Secondary News on the Topic**
In a recent development, Tijuana’s new administration under Ismael Burgueño is facing growing pressure to address the alleged extortion activities linked to municipal staff. Several business owners have come forward to corroborate claims made against Jorge and Víctor, stating that they have faced undue harassment and demands for payments over the past years.
A local business coalition has approached the incoming administration, urging swift action to curb these illicit activities and restore trust in municipal governance. Community leaders are advocating for transparency and accountability measures to prevent such situations in the future.
The Moreno party has acknowledged these concerns and promised to initiate an independent review of the allegations once Burgueño takes office. The administration aims to implement strict regulations to ensure that municipal inspectors and other officials conduct their duties ethically.
With the eye of the public now firmly on these developments, many hope that Tijuana will move towards a more transparent and fair business environment, free from the corruption that has plagued it in the past.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for further updates on this developing story.