**Delays in Pipeline Repair Due to Road Block in Tijuana-Tecate Area**
A leak in the El Niño Aqueduct, located in the eastern part of Tijuana, has led to water shortages in several neighborhoods including El Niño, Lomas del Valle, Terrazas del Valle, Vistas del Valle, and Rojo Gómez. The Tijuana Public Utilities Commission (CESPT) announced that repairs have been postponed due to a roadblock organized by residents of the Ejido Maclovio Rojas. This blockade on the Tijuana-Tecate highway forces traffic to reroute through the old road to Tecate, which is where the aqueduct repair is needed.
CESPT has communicated that the repair work is planned for tomorrow, contingent on the lifting of the roadblock. The delay continues to affect water supply in the mentioned areas until the situation is resolved.
**Related Developments in Tijuana-Tecate Region:**
**Community Protests and Unresolved Demands:**
The community of Maclovio Rojas remains firm in their blockade of the Tijuana-Tecate highway, demanding audience with government officials and raising issues that include calls for the expropriation of 197 hectares. Residents have sought intervention from the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGE), illustrating their determination to see their concerns addressed.
**Traffic and Safety Concerns:**
In response to the ongoing blockage, the Institute of Infrastructure for Mobility and Services (IMOS) is negotiating to allow free passage on the Tijuana-Tecate toll road, providing an alternative route for affected commuters.
**Infrastructure and Safety in Tijuana:**
The government of Baja California is also addressing infrastructure concerns as new reports indicate 53% of Tijuana’s territory is vulnerable to landslides. This has led to collaborative efforts between local officials and the bureaucrats’ union to tackle these environmental and infrastructural challenges.
These developments highlight the complex interplay of civic action and infrastructure needs in the Tijuana-Tecate region, as communities navigate both immediate and underlying social issues.