They announce free entry to Jaguar Park in Tulum

The Secretary of Tourism detailed the actions of the new strategic plan for the destination.

The head of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, assured that the Government of Mexico guarantees access to the beaches of Tulum. In the morning conference of President Claudia Sheinbaum, held this Friday in Tulum, the official presented a tourism plan for the area that includes free entry to the Jaguar Park.

Actions of the tourism plan

Rodríguez Zamora reported that the first coordination table between federal agencies, the state and the tourism sector was installed. Among the measures, the “Who’s Who in Prices” program stands out for 24/7 monitoring, the review of the registry of tourist providers in the protected natural area, and the verification of tourist commercial activities.

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Also included is the development of the archaeological program, the updating of the urban development plan, the protected area management plan, the registration of public access to the beach, the collection of sargassum, national and international promotion, training and tourism certification, and a sports and cultural billboard.

“The beaches belong to the people as the president has said. They are free, and they are also there every day, for nationals, foreigners and for Tulum residents,” said the secretary.

Free entry and other benefits

The official highlighted that entry to the Jaguar Park will be free for all national visitors, with a cost reduction “in a historic manner.” In addition, electric mobility will be established within the park, a tourist service model with the National Guard, a professionalization plan for service providers, a parking lot, an organization plan and improvements in public services.

Rodríguez Zamora announced that the lighting experience in the archaeological zone will return in November, along with a craft and cultural corridor. He also announced a new public transportation system for Tulum and the creation of new air routes to reach the destination.

Ruffo Appel hearing exceeds 14 hours without resolution

Hearing against Ruffo Appel exceeds 14 hours and could be extended another day due to the complexity of the case.

The hearing in which it will be decided whether the former governor of Baja California, Ernesto Ruffo Appel, and seven other defendants are linked to proceedings for alleged fuel tax fraud has been taking more than 14 hours. Until now, it continues behind closed doors.

The control judge Alejandra Ramírez de la Vega directs the proceedings by videoconference from the Federal Criminal Justice Center in Almoloya de Juárez, State of Mexico. It began before eight pm on Tuesday.

Judicial sources indicate that the debate could last more than 24 hours. The complexity of the case and the volume of evidence presented by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) lengthened the session.

The defenses of the eight defendants try to discredit nearly one hundred pieces of evidence presented by the FGR. The accusation accuses Ruffo Appel and the others of being part of a network dedicated to fuel smuggling. The alleged damage to the treasury exceeds 4 billion pesos.

At the end of the analysis, the judge will determine if there are elements to link them to proceedings for organized crime and hydrocarbon smuggling. If convicted, the former president could face up to 26 years in prison.

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They block bank accounts of former governor Ernesto Ruffo

The UIF froze funds from the former president, who faces prosecution for smuggling. His daughter denounces legal obstacles.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) froze the bank accounts of the former governor of Baja California Ernesto Ruffo Appel. The measure occurs within the framework of a judicial process for alleged fuel smuggling. The information was disseminated by his daughter, Verónica Ruffo, who pointed out that the former president appeared on the list of blocked people of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP).

Verónica Ruffo declared that the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has limited her father’s right to defense. He explained that this Wednesday they were denied access to a warehouse of the Ingemar company in Mexico City. There they were looking for documents that, according to her, are relevant to the case. He assured that personnel from the Prosecutor’s Office prevented entry to the property, which makes it difficult to prepare the legal strategy.

The former president’s daughter also reported that she went to the United States Embassy in Mexico. He denounced what he describes as political persecution against his father. In addition, it seeks that human rights bodies take cognizance of the case and follow up on the alleged irregularities.

For his part, Ernesto Ruffo Appel continues to appear before a control judge. The judicial authority will define their legal situation in the process for alleged fuel smuggling. So far, federal authorities have not issued a public position on the accusations by the former governor’s family.

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Mural demands justice for 386 people in Plenitude Crematorium

Families of victims of the Plenitude Crematorium unveil mural on Paseo de la Victoria.

The Memory, Dignity and Justice collective presented this Wednesday a commemorative mural for the Plenitude Crematorium case. On June 26, 386 uncremated bodies were found at that location. The families of the deceased led the event to unveil the work titled “Memory, Dignity and Justice for 386.”

A tribute that is also a complaint

The mural, painted on a wall on Paseo de la Victoria, seeks to honor the memory of the 386 people. But, according to the members of the group, it also symbolizes the pain and uncertainty that more than 1,500 families are experiencing. “We continue to search for answers and we hope to know with certainty the fate of our loved ones,” they noted.

The families affirmed that the investigation and justice process has not responded to the magnitude of the case. “We consider that there are still questions and irregularities that must be clarified with transparency,” they expressed.

“Behind every urn there is a story, a family and a life project.”

With this act, the families seek to keep the memory alive and prevent the case from being reduced to a figure. They demand that society know the truth and that what happened at the Plenitude Crematorium is not forgotten.

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