### Primary Article: Stolen Vehicle with Threats Against Tijuana Government Official Found with Decapitated Body
A vehicle containing threats against Miguel Ángel Bujanda Ruiz, former Secretary of Government for Tijuana, was discovered to have been reported stolen in the United States. This information was confirmed by Miguel Ángel Gaxiola Rodríguez, a homicide specialist from the State General Prosecutor’s Office (FGE).
The grisly discovery was made in the Sánchez Taboada neighborhood on Saturday, August 10th. Inside a compact car, authorities found a decapitated corpse along with a message containing threats directed at Bujanda Ruiz. Due to the condition of the body, identification has been challenging and requires further forensic examination. The FGE is collaborating with U.S. authorities by sending the victim’s fingerprints to potentially identify the individual.
In light of this incident, Bujanda Ruiz decided to resign from his governmental position, according to Tijuana’s Mayor Montserrat Caballero Ramírez. On Tuesday, the former official provided a statement to the prosecutor’s office as an affected party in the unfolding investigation.
Gaxiola Rodríguez further mentioned that despite the severity of the threats, Bujanda Ruiz has not requested additional protection. Currently, he is under the watch of municipal police officers. Surveillance footage obtained by the authorities shows the moment when young individuals abandoned the vehicle with the decapitated body and the threatening note inside.
### Secondary Article: Surge in Violent Incidents in Tijuana
The recent discovery of a stolen vehicle with a decapitated body and threats against a former government official in Tijuana is part of a concerning trend of escalating violence in the region. In another recent event, three bodies and additional human remains were found at different locations across Tijuana, indicating a surge in criminal activity.
Local authorities are grappling with this uptick in violence, which has also seen the targeted killing of the head of Canainpesca BC. The increase in homicides and violent crimes has put pressure on law enforcement agencies and public officials to take swift action to curtail the growing threat posed by criminal organizations.
The mounting fears have considerably affected daily life in Tijuana. Ride-sharing drivers, for instance, are increasingly avoiding working at night or entering high-risk areas, a sentiment echoed by both Uber and Didi drivers. Additionally, public safety concerns are deterring individuals with criminal records from engaging in certain job roles, such as drivers for ride-hailing platforms.
In another alarming development, the aerospace company ICON in Tijuana is facing scrutiny over unpaid wages, leaving around 207 employees without salaries for over a month. This financial strain underscores the multifaceted challenges residents and businesses in Tijuana are currently navigating amidst the backdrop of heightened violence and instability.
As authorities continue to investigate and tackle these issues, the community remains on edge, hoping for a timely resolution to restore peace and safety in Tijuana.