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Tourism Slumps in Tijuana as Business Leaders Accuse Police of Extorting Visitors

The chamber links officer abuses to a sharp erosion of Tijuana’s tourism‑driven economy.

Directivos, autoridades de salud y ayuntamiento coordinan acciones en más de 70 planteles de la Jurisdicción Sanitaria 7
Un hombre de aproximadamente 35 años fue localizado muerto en la zona rural de Suchiate
La tubería del sistema de drenaje en la zona fue sustituida tras haber cumplido más de 50 años de vida útil
Podrán disfrutar de juegos mecánicos y brincolines en la tradicional feria ubicada en el centro de Tapachula

Overview

  • Canaco’s Olivaldo Paz said municipal officers target foreign visitors near the airport, Avenida Revolución and border lines, reporting drops of 60% in medical tourism, 50% in gastronomic visits and 35% in bar business, with a planned meeting with the security chief canceled.
  • City oversight reported 22 Tijuana police officers tested positive for marijuana, cocaine or methamphetamine, with permanent suspension pending confirmatory results, according to the Sindicatura.
  • In Chiapas, street‑level drug sales continue in Tapachula despite operations, while authorities in the Soconusco say 15 people have been linked to phone extortion cases so far this year.
  • Health officials coordinated dengue‑prevention cleanups at more than 70 schools in Jurisdicción Sanitaria 7, and about 50 rickettsiosis cases were tallied in Tijuana and Tecate as a young patient, Evelyn Itzel, remained in critical condition.
  • More than 800 teachers marched in Tapachula to demand respect for labor rights, against a backdrop of persistent staffing gaps and SEP data showing 11% of Chiapas children aged 6 to 14 are out of school.