**Tijuana Mayor Refuses Responsibility for Mismanagement in Montserrat Administration**
The Mayor of Tijuana, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, has firmly stated that he will not be held accountable for any mismanagement during the previous administration led by Montserrat Caballero Ramírez. Speaking on Friday, October 11, 2024, Burgueño disclosed irregularities in the multimillion-peso boardwalk project at Playas de Tijuana.
“The project was irresponsibly initiated; it was tendered when still incomplete, leading to various irregularities, which the appropriate authorities will address,” Burgueño declared. He affirmed that the ongoing investigations into the matter would continue to uncover more details, stressing that the project remains indefinitely suspended.
The suspension, initially issued on September 16 by the State Civil Protection Coordination, cited inadequate signage and a missing internal civil protection plan for the project presented by the company in charge. This plan was recently submitted and is under evaluation.
**New Project Plans Afloat**
Given the current halt on the boardwalk project initiated by Montserrat Caballero’s administration, Mayor Burgueño sees the situation as an opportunity for both the new municipal and state governments to collaborate on a revamped project for the area. However, this new initiative has no set start date due to the still-paused work and ongoing investigations.
“Our priority is to safeguard the area. This situation allows us to thoroughly review the project’s infrastructure to craft a first-rate boardwalk,” Burgueño explained. He noted that the previous administration only aimed to enhance pedestrian access via the boardwalk without significantly improving the infrastructure, allocating 200 million pesos for the project.
Once the area is secured, Burgueño indicated that work on a revised version of the project might begin, but no timeline is established. Regarding any potential investigation into officials involved in past project mismanagement, he stated, “Anyone involved in this situation, acting irresponsibly, will be investigated, no matter who they are.”
**Details of the Initial Project**
The original project under Montserrat Caballero envisioned a pedestrian walkway along the coastal area equipped with lighting, urban furniture, a renovated amphitheater, and access ramps for individuals with disabilities, among other features, all for a budget of 200 million pesos. Contracts were awarded to several companies, including Urbanizadora ROMA SA de CV (91 million pesos), Crisol Constructora SA de CV (92 million for two contracts), and other smaller contractors for additional responsibilities.
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**Secondary Article: Continuing Concerns Over Tijuana Boardwalk Project**
Recent findings and developments in Tijuana’s Playas boardwalk project have sparked new concerns. The much-anticipated project, which promised to improve public spaces along the coast, has been held back by allegations of oversight during the planning and execution phases, prompting rigorous reviews by local authorities.
The halted project, a centerpiece of the former administration’s urban development agenda, illustrates broader issues related to transparency and responsibility in public works. As the current administration delves deeper into the project’s irregularities, public trust hinges on clear communication of any future project advancements.
Residents and local business owners have voiced their frustrations, seeking accountability and assurance that this and future projects will efficiently enhance the community without financial or procedural missteps. Both municipal leadership and residents await the findings of the ongoing evaluations.
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