### Primary Article: Tijuana’s Transition Process Reaches 80% Completion with 11 Days Left
The municipal transition process in Tijuana is more than 80% complete as the current administration prepares to conclude its term in 11 days, according to Marcelo de Jesús Machain Servín, the Chief Administrator of Tijuana’s City Council.
“We are making significant progress. The process has been thorough as the incoming mayor’s team has undertaken a review similar to an audit […] We have been advancing by providing accurate information,” said Machain Servín.
The Secretariat of Sustainable Urban Mobility (Semov) is the only department that has fully completed the transition process thus far, according to Machain Servín. The Secretariat of Economic Development of Tijuana (Sedeti) is also nearing completion.
The transition began on August 1st under the guidance of the current mayor, Montserrat Caballero Ramírez, who appointed Machain Servín for the task. The incoming mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruíz, whose term will start on October 1st, has selected Pedro Romero Torres Torrija to oversee his team.
City Council members from Morena, the Green Party (PVEM), the National Action Party (PAN), Citizen Movement, and an independent representative have raised concerns about the transparency of several contract allocations during the final days of the current administration.
Enrique Anaya Mata, a council member from the PAN, announced that they would file a complaint with the City’s Inspector General against the current Chief Administrator and the municipal treasurer, Luis Miguel Ramírez Flores. The complaints involve alleged improper payments and potential contract authorizations without sufficient budgetary support. Both officials might also face corruption charges from the State’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor for possible damages to public funds.
### Secondary Article: National Earthquake Drill Successfully Conducted in Tijuana
Residents of Tijuana recently participated in a national earthquake drill aimed at enhancing readiness and emergency response. The drill took place across several key locations, including the Municipal Palace, the city’s nine districts, municipal agencies, educational institutions, and various workplaces.
This drill is a part of the broader effort to improve earthquake preparedness and ensure the community’s safety. The exercise was well-received, drawing participation from various sectors and highlighting the importance of coordinated response strategies during seismic events.
In related news, a significant water leak along the Florido–Popotla aqueduct in Tijuana led to water shortages affecting 34 neighborhoods in both Tijuana and Rosarito. Efforts are currently underway by the CESPT (State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana) to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore water supply to the affected communities.
Additionally, the recent slowdown in exports through Baja California, which has seen a 30% decrease in 2024, can be attributed to delays and system failures at the Mexican customs, adversely impacting the flow of goods and trade exchange.
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