### Merchants Must Comply with Civil Protection Permits
Tijuanan merchants are legally required to submit an internal Civil Protection Program to the Municipal Council to ensure the safety of their establishments, according to Salvador Cervantes, the state coordinator of the dependency.
Particularly for restaurant-type businesses, the program must be presented to the Municipal Council and include maintenance logs for the structure, fire systems, gas, and electricity. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in fines imposed by the relevant authorities.
Cervantes emphasized the importance of adhering to all municipal permits. “If we, as a state, conduct an inspection and find any deficiencies, even if they are supposed to be presented to the municipality, we can also impose economic sanctions on the owners,” he stated.
### Efforts to Rehabilitate Homeless Individuals
Merchants in Tijuana are seeking to rehabilitate 500 homeless individuals to reclaim tourist spaces and ensure a safer environment for visitors.
### Other Local Developments
– New Boys and Girls Clubs will open in all municipalities of Baja California to tackle issues such as the lack of childcare facilities and resulting absenteeism in workplaces.
– Around 500 children with autism are currently on a waiting list for care in the regional centers.
– Only 300 health centers are registered with the Repssabi program, having met at least 80% of sanitary norms during evaluations.
### Increasing Concerns Over Labor and Economic Issues
– There have been few labor lawsuits in Baja California following changes to the Federal Labor Law. Many collective contracts were deemed ineffective in protecting workers.
– Merchants in Central Tijuana have reported low sales during the summer season.
### Alarming Incidents
– A municipal police officer was murdered in Playas de Rosarito, setting off concerns regarding local safety.
– Calls are growing for a tire collection center in Tijuana, as transporting tires to Mexicali has become costly.
### Wage and Budgetary Concerns
– The recent salary increases for teachers in Baja California were not accounted for in the budget, according to state education authorities.
### Additional Coverage on Civil Protection Compliance
In recent updates, various regions around Mexico are tightening their regulations to ensure business compliance with safety standards. Particularly, emphasis is being laid on fire safety and structural integrity in urban areas, in light of past incidents where non-compliance has led to unfortunate accidents. Business owners are being urged to take these regulations seriously to avoid potential legal repercussions and ensure the safety of both employees and customers. This demonstrates a significant shift towards more robust urban safety measures across the country.