**Antorcha Campesina Presents Petition to Tijuana Mayor Seeking Infrastructure and Educational Improvements**
On December 5th, representatives of Antorcha Campesina, led by state leader Ignacio Acosta Montes, submitted a petition to Tijuana’s Mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz. The group seeks enhanced infrastructure and educational facilities to propel community development and resolve ongoing poverty issues.
Acosta Montes stressed the urgency of governmental investment in public services like water, electricity, sewerage, education, and housing, asserting that these areas are crucial for redistributing the nation’s wealth to its hardworking citizens.
The petition outlines several key requests:
1. **Urban Infrastructure Upgrades:** Implement enhanced road paving, efficient waste collection, improved street lighting, and better signage to boost community safety.
2. **Education and Public Space Improvements:** Upgrade the conditions of schools, parks, and gardens and ensure urban facilities are organized and maintained.
3. **Affordable Housing Initiatives:** Provide social interest plots for low-income families via the Municipal Promotion Trust and regulate settlements to improve living conditions.
4. **Support for Youth Development:** Launch programs in education, sports, culture, and leisure, which would include workshop promotions and infrastructure for physical activities led by appointed instructors.
5. **Enhanced Community Participation:** Foster ongoing cooperation between the municipal authorities and local communities to achieve these goals.
Mayor Burgueño expressed his commitment to transforming Tijuana into a brighter city with superior services, pledging that “these will be the best three years in [residents’] lives.”
The petition culminated in a signing ceremony between Acosta and Burgueño to ensure the demands are addressed.
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**Additional Insights:**
**Recent Tijuana Developments:**
1. **Violent Incident in Tijuana:** A youth was shot in the downtown area, resulting in two arrests. The city continues to struggle with crime despite ongoing efforts for improvement.
2. **Protest Against Educational Reforms:** Teachers in Tijuana have voiced their opposition to changes in ISSSTECALI, with many citizens expressing discontentment with current policies.
3. **Seismic Activity:** A moderate 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred off Rosarito’s coast, causing no reported damage but reminding residents of the region’s seismic sensitivity.
Amid these developments, community leaders and local authorities continue to work towards improvements in infrastructure, safety, and public welfare.