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Widows of Tijuana Police Protest at City Hall for Unpaid Pensions and Medical Care

Protesters say a promised trust to fund benefits stalled after paperwork was completed last year.

Overview

  • Demonstrators gathered during Flag Day ceremonies at the Palacio Municipal to press for overdue payments and medical coverage.
  • Participants alleged Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz canceled a scheduled follow-up meeting on their case.
  • After the civic event, the group was received in the presidency hall for a dialogue with the mayor, with no resolution reported.
  • Association president Arturo Zavala Banda estimated that about 90 widows remain without pensions or medical services.
  • María de Lourdes Santa Ana Ruiz said she seeks a widow’s pension and health care and cited an August working group agreement for a fideicomiso that never advanced beyond paperwork.