**Sex Workers Demand the Dissolution of Municipal Medical Services in Tijuana**
In Tijuana, a group of sex workers has called for the dismantling of Municipal Medical Services, citing inadequate medical care despite considerable annual fees. Members of the organization “Vanguardia de Mujeres Libres, María Magdalena” are set to present their grievances in a meeting with Arnulfo Guerrero, the Municipal Government Secretary, including the demand that the service be shut down. They claim that the annual cost of health cards has seen a steep rise over the past nine years, yet the quality of service remains unchanged.
Victor Clark, an activist supporting the cause, described the service as a “fallacy” that acts more like a cash collection service for the municipal government rather than providing any real health oversight or benefits. He advocates for the establishment of permanent sexual education programs, allowing the women to choose their own health care providers.
Additionally, the sex workers have expressed concerns about being threatened with eviction from the Tijuana tolerance zone. Security advisor Julián Leyzaola allegedly warned them that they could no longer work in designated street areas and must remain inside bars. They noted that some police officers and officials frequently visit the tolerance zone, undermining any moral authority to restrict their trade.
The group, defending the right to work freely, has threatened to seek legal protection if denied access to the tolerance zone. Approximately 700 women operate in the area, spanning from Primera Street to Coahuila Avenue.
**Further Developments in Tijuana’s Social and Political Scene**
In other news from Tijuana, local manufacturing plants, known as maquiladoras, are undergoing training to address sexual harassment complaints. This initiative aims to create a safer working environment and improve response protocols.
Meanwhile, the Tijuana local council is set to elect a new security secretary, as announced by Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, highlighting an ongoing focus on municipal security enhancements.
Moreover, Tijuana is gearing up for the switch to winter time in 2024. Residents in border states are reminded to adjust their clocks accordingly—a reminder that seasonal changes are on the horizon.
In the financial sphere, experts forecast a period of reduced volatility for the peso against the dollar through 2025, assuming no major disruptions in Mexico’s economic policies.
On the legal front, a nationwide lawyers’ strike could gain further support in the coming weeks, while efforts to expand pension access to approximately 40,000 women aged 60-64 in Baja California are gaining momentum.
Lastly, plans to establish complaint-handling offices in Tijuana’s nine delegations are in progress. This initiative by the Municipal Ombudsman aims to better address and resolve citizen grievances efficiently.
Stay tuned for more updates from Tijuana and beyond.