**Migrant Advocacy Groups Urge Support Program Revival from New Tijuana Mayor**
Migrant advocacy groups are calling on the new Tijuana municipal administration to strengthen support programs and bolster the security of the city’s shelters. José María Lara, Director of Movimiento 2000, highlighted the need for these initiatives, recalling that under the previous administration led by Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, municipal police presence in shelters was withdrawn, reducing the security for displaced residents.
Lara noted that the prior administration had discontinued several effective programs, including regular patrols by municipal police officers in all shelters. Instead, security measures were managed via telephone, which proved to be less effective. “The presence of a municipal police officer conducting rounds in shelters was crucial,” he said, urging the new mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, to reinstate such measures.
Additionally, Lara emphasized the necessity of restoring essential food aid, which was cut off last year. He urged Mayor Burgueño Ruiz to engage with displaced migrants’ representatives to understand their needs better and create new support actions.
“It is vital that these actions are resumed to support organizations addressing these needs because we are performing a humanitarian service, complementing what the municipal, state, and federal governments should be doing,” Lara stated.
**Additional Coverage on Migrant Issues in Tijuana**
**Decrease in Refugee Applications in Baja California: Various Factors at Play**
The UN Refugee Agency (ACNUR) has reported a decline in refugee applications in Baja California, attributable to multiple factors including stricter immigration policies and socio-political changes in neighboring regions.
**Activists Feel Overlooked with New INM BC Leadership**
Activists express concerns over being ignored following the appointment of Palau Hernández as the new head of the National Institute of Migration in Baja California. They argue that the current administration has not adequately addressed their advocacy and support efforts for migrants.
**Employers Unaware of Documentation Required to Hire Migrants**
A significant number of employers in the region remain unaware of the necessary documentation required to legally hire migrants. This lack of knowledge creates barriers for migrants seeking employment and integration into the local economy.
**Potential Election of New DMAM Head This Week**
This week marks the potential election of the next head of the Directorate of Municipal Attention to Migrants (DMAM). Erik Morales, a local official, reminded that the appointment must be approved by Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz.
**Domestic Violence Major Cause for Women Fleeing Homes**
In Tijuana, domestic violence remains the primary reason women leave their homes, seeking refuge in temporary shelters. Over the past three years, approximately 638 individuals have sought protection due to safety concerns, illustrating the urgent need for robust support systems.
**Construction Accident Claims a Life in Terrazas del Valle**
A tragic accident occurred when a man fell from a wall he was building at his home in Terrazas del Valle, resulting in his death.
**Airbnb Regulation in Baja California Confirmed by Tourism Secretary**
Baja California has been proactive in regulating Airbnb and other hospitality platforms, being one of the first regions to enforce lodging taxes on these services, confirmed Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez.
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