### Feminist Collectives March for Abortion Decriminalization in Tijuana
On Saturday, diverse feminist collectives gathered at the Friendship Park in Otay to commemorate the Global Day of Action for Legal and Safe Abortion, which is observed across Latin America. The event saw women assembling at 1 PM to prepare posters for the march and to participate in an informational session.
By 2 PM, the march commenced towards the Otay checkpoint, with participants demanding free and unrestricted access to legal, safe, and accessible abortion services. This march was organized by the Bloodys and Projects Collective, who highlighted the need for policy changes to decriminalize abortion up to 24 weeks of gestation, similar to regulations in California.
Currently, Baja California law permits abortion but restricts it to within 12 weeks of gestation. The marchers emphasized the discrepancy and argued for extending the legal window to 24 weeks.
Across Latin America, the movement for abortion rights is gaining momentum, driven by grassroots organizations and feminist groups committed to ensuring women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies without facing legal consequences.
### More News on Abortion Rights:
#### Increasing Safe Abortions in Baja California
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of safe abortion procedures recorded in Baja California. Health authorities report that between 350 and 360 abortions were performed in 2024 alone, indicating greater access to safe reproductive health services for women in the region.
#### Legal Battle for Abortion Access in IMSS and ISSSTE
Various collectives have been filing for legal protections (amparos) seeking to ensure that abortion services are available within the IMSS and ISSSTE healthcare systems in Baja California, advocating for uniform access across different healthcare providers.
#### Addiction and Public Health Concerns in Tijuana
Methamphetamine remains the most consumed drug in Tijuana, while San Diego ranks third in the U.S. for small-scale traffic drug seizures. Public health organizations are also raising alarms over alcohol abuse starting as early as age 12.
#### Fentanyl Consumption on the Rise
Recent data shows a significant uptick in fentanyl use over the past two years, necessitating a coordinated response from public health officials to tackle the crisis effectively.
#### Community and Municipal Issues
– Residents are reminded to comply with municipal regulations concerning waste disposal.
– Off-hours trash dumping continues to violate local ordinances.
– Plans for addressing public concerns include improvements in lighting, pothole repairs, and enhanced security measures, spearheaded by local official Burgueño.
In the realm of sports, the Zonkeys Academy shone in the Mexico Elite Cup, with both male and female teams from the 2014 category advancing to the state-level competition.
Lastly, the forecast for Tijuana predicts a mostly clear sky, with a high temperature of 27°C expected for Saturday.
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