**Tijuana Waste Collectors Protest Over Permit Suspension**
On Friday morning, private waste collectors in Tijuana staged a protest outside the Municipal Palace. They blocked roads in the Zona del Río area, voicing their grievances regarding the suspension of permits essential for accessing the landfill. Without these permits, the collectors are unable to provide services to the residential areas they serve.
Alberto Reyes, a representative of the waste collectors, explained that these permits, or tickets, are vital for disposing of trash at the landfill. They have not been issued for over 13 days, interrupting collection services. According to him, each truck typically receives ten permits weekly, a practice that ceased with the recent municipal administration change.
The protest saw participation from numerous truck owners and drivers, who arrived as early as 7:30 AM. They blocked key routes, including the road from Plaza Río to the Municipal Palace, and Paseo Centenario, causing traffic disruptions for about two hours. The aim was to get attention from the municipal authorities.
The collectors, who represent 50 service providers handling private waste collection alongside municipal services, emphasized their essential role in maintaining the city’s cleanliness. “We clean half of Tijuana while the municipality takes care of the other half. We are a significant help to the community,” Reyes noted.
The issue arose when the private collectors were informed by the Municipal Public Services Directorate that the new administration was unaware of the existing processes, resulting in the halt of ticket issuance. This has never occurred in the past, according to Reyes.
**Additional Updates in Tijuana**
Amidst the tension with waste collectors, other local news highlights include a proposal by local merchants to install trash containers in alleyways for better waste management. There’s also an urgent call for setting up a tire disposal center, illustrating ongoing environmental concerns in the city.
Meanwhile, Tijuana’s local government is in the process of reviewing accounts from the previous administration. Plans are also underway to establish offices of the Municipal Comptroller in the city’s nine delegations.
For residents and visitors, a variety of concerts and events offer leisure options for the weekend of October 11-13. However, due to a public holiday on October 14, some municipal operations will be on pause, with essential services maintaining necessary staff on duty.
In other security updates, two individuals have been shot in recent hours, with police investigations ongoing to identify the perpetrators.
Additionally, retired and incapacitated police officers are once again protesting, pushing for salary standardization, which affects around 270 to 300 personnel.
For those with medical needs, the temporary suspension of medical pass services is also making news, as clinics notify their patients to adjust to the changes.