Title: Tijuana City Hall Commits to Transparency Amid Dissolution of INAI
The Tijuana City Hall has pledged to maintain transparency in the use of public resources despite the recent dissolution of several autonomous organizations, including the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Data Protection (INAI). This announcement was made by the city’s mayor, who emphasized the importance of transparency within the municipal administration.
Earlier this month, a Transparency Committee was established under the current administration, led by the mayor. This committee is tasked with ensuring that the public has access to information, handling requests efficiently, and setting policies to facilitate transparency. It also aims to provide training and updates to public servants affiliated with the Transparency Unit.
The mayor assured that, despite the changes at the national level, Tijuana’s commitment to transparency would remain steadfast. He highlighted that the transparency department operates independently but in close connection with the mayor’s office to ensure ongoing accountability.
**Secondary Article: Nationwide Shifts in Autonomous Bodies Spark Concern**
In a recent decision by the Chamber of Deputies, a resolution was approved to dissolve seven autonomous bodies, transferring their responsibilities to federal government entities. This move includes the absorption of functions previously held by INAI by the new Secretariat of Anticorruption and Good Governance.
This restructuring is part of a broader reform that includes the merger of the Federal Telecommunications Institute’s functions with those of the Federal Economic Competition Commission. While proponents argue this will streamline operations and reduce costs, critics are concerned about the potential impact on transparency and accountability.
These changes await approval from the Senate and subsequent publication in the Official Gazette before state legislatures enact necessary legal reforms. Concerns have also been voiced by Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, who noted that the Baja California Institute of Transparency and Access to Public Information (ITAIPBC) might also be at risk of dissolution.
As these developments unfold, Tijuana’s municipal government has expressed a commitment to ensuring that public access to information and transparent governance remains a priority.
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