Tijuana Set to Vote on Security

“Tijuana City Council set to vote on new Security Chief and Delegates on October 7. Mayor Burgueño expects resolution by then, with Lieutenant Julián Leyzaola Pérez a potential appointee.”

**Tijuana City Council to Vote on Security Chief and Delegates Next Monday**

The Tijuana City Council is scheduled to convene next Monday, October 7, 2024, to vote on the proposed candidates for the head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) and the heads of nine delegations, according to Tijuana’s Mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz.

“We are discussing the matter with council members, as the vote will take place in the council meeting. We need to respect this process, but by Monday, we expect to have a designated secretary,” stated Mayor Burgueño.

While the City Council deliberates on the appointment, current expectations suggest that Lieutenant Julián Leyzaola Pérez will be appointed as the new Secretary of Security for the 25th Tijuana City Council. Until then, Fernando Sánchez, who held the position in the previous administration, will manage the department temporarily.

Lieutenant Julián Leyzaola Pérez has successfully passed all required trust examinations, although he has not yet participated in security meetings as he awaits the council’s official appointment.

“Every secretary must meet all qualifications. It would be concerning to appoint someone who hasn’t passed the trust assessments. All the secretaries I propose meet these standards,” the mayor assured.

### **Recent Developments in Mexican Politics**

In related news, recent events in Mexico have drawn significant attention. Notably, controversial banners appeared in Culiacán addressing politician Claudia Sheinbaum, with former U.S. President Donald Trump announcing potential military actions against criminal organizations in Mexico.

Simultaneously, the bodies of missing state police officers were discovered in Baja California Sur, raising concerns over safety and law enforcement challenges in the region. Additionally, upon assuming office, Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female supreme commander, pledged a salary increase for the armed forces, signaling a new approach to national defense and law enforcement.

Lastly, in Tijuana, legal proceedings are underway involving two municipal police officers accused of assaulting a security guard, underscoring ongoing issues of police misconduct in Mexico.

Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for more updates on these ongoing developments in Tijuana and across Mexico.