**Private Trash Collectors Protest in Tijuana Over Permit Suspension**
In Tijuana, around 30 private waste collectors took to the streets to voice their grievances after their operating permits were suspended by local authorities. The protest took place outside the Municipal Palace, where the collectors, including truck owners and drivers, gathered as early as 7 AM. The demonstration led to a two-hour traffic blockade as they demanded immediate attention and resolution to the permit issue that began a week ago.
One of the protesters, a veteran in the industry for over 30 years, expressed frustration with the current situation, which he attributes to a change in local administration. Despite the disruption, traffic has since resumed, and talks between waste collection leaders and municipal officials are ongoing to address the permit suspension.
**Residents Urged to Follow Waste Disposal Regulations**
Authorities remind citizens to adhere to municipal waste regulations, especially regarding the timing of trash disposal. Leaving waste out overnight is against the rules and contributes to city sanitation issues.
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– **Request for More Trash Containers:** Local business owners on the “Revu” strip are proposing the installation of additional trash containers in alleys to address littering concerns.
– **Urgent Need for Tire Recycling Center:** There is a growing need for a tire recycling facility as improper tire disposal becomes more prevalent.
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– **Changes in Border Crossing Fees by December:** The Mexican government might soon decide on new charges for foreigners crossing at the Tijuana border.
– **Exchange Rate Update:** Residents can check the latest dollar exchange rates in Tijuana to stay informed about currency fluctuations.
– **Weather Forecast:** Tijuana is expected to have partly cloudy skies with a high of 28°C on Friday.
– **Tinted Window Regulation:** Although regulations on tinted windows were passed a year ago, enforcement remains pending official publication, as clarified by Gina Arana.
– **Colombian Activist’s Complaint:** Paola Morales, a Colombian activist, has filed a complaint against migratory agents alleging confiscation of her phones and threats of deportation.
– **Maclovio Rojas Regularization:** Starting October 17, a land regularization process in the Maclovio Rojas area will commence, involving 1,200 properties.
– **Public Transport Card Recharge Options Expanded:** Commuters can now recharge their public transport cards for the Agua Caliente corridor at convenience stores like Oxxo along Route 13.