### UABC Rector Denies Ban on Protests Against Judicial Reform
**Tijuana, Mexico** – The rector of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), Luis Enrique Palafox Maestre, has firmly denied allegations that the institution prohibited students from organizing protests against the recent judicial reform. In a statement, Palafox Maestre affirmed that students at the university freely expressed their opinions, irrespective of their stance on the constitutional amendment.
“We have consistently supported the right to free expression within the university,” Palafox Maestre said. “We welcome and applaud that students voice their opinions, whether in favor or against the reform. This is a fundamental right of university students.”
Palafox Maestre further dismissed any claims that the university had issued directives to avoid discussing the topic on campus or barred the use of attire or signs with slogans opposing the judicial reform.
“There has been no censorship of such manifestations. The university has promoted free expression, and this has been the case across every campus, ensuring a safe space for students,” he reiterated.
### Secondary Article: Judicial Reform Protest in Baja California
In related news, employees from the Federal Judicial Branch (PJF) in Tijuana have moved to the Congress of Baja California to express their opposition to the judicial reform. They aim to convey their concerns directly to the lawmakers responsible for voting on the state-level implementation of the federal judicial amendments.
The local congress is expected to cast their votes on the reform later this afternoon. This vote comes after numerous public demonstrations and debates among officials and citizens alike.
Recently, it was reported that the FGE has been investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Kaleb, a teenager who was allegedly a victim of bullying. This incident has fueled further discussions on student safety and well-being in educational institutions.
Moreover, workshops have been initiated across Baja California to prevent school bullying and address issues related to adolescent alcoholism, highlighting the ongoing efforts to safeguard the youth in the region.
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