Under the banner of “Do not lie, do not steal, and do not betray the people,” Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda detailed recent progress in combating corruption, including the filing of 50 reports with state and federal prosecutors. She pointed to stronger public reporting channels and assured continued oversight of every case submitted.
The governor reiterated her administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, led by the Department of Honesty and Public Service under María Gabriela Monge Pérez. This initiative forms part of a broader public policy aimed at building a just, accessible, and honest government.
She explained that 30 reports have been made with the Federal Attorney General’s Office and 20 with the State Attorney General’s Office, with nine cases already prosecuted for an approximate amount of 570 million pesos.
“The fight against corruption is yielding profound results. We have strengthened prevention, detection, and punishment of administrative misconduct and corrupt acts. But most importantly, citizens are now actively involved in this oversight because only with the people’s participation can we truly end the practices of the old regime,” the governor said.
The governor reported that 56 audits have been initiated, 90 reviews conducted, and 71 citizen recommendations issued through the 103 Works Committees established across the state. These actions allow Baja Californians to directly participate in supervising public works and services.
She also noted that one key objective is eradicating corruption in spaces with the most public interaction, such as government offices. Through Mobile Assistance Units, 1,374 services have been provided at State Revenue Collection offices, channeling complaints, reports, and suggestions to improve public service.
Meanwhile, Minister Gabriela Monge highlighted a recent case in Ensenada where irregularities in vehicle regularization procedures were detected thanks to a citizen report from a media outlet.
The intervention of the Immediate Reaction Operational Group led to the identification of five allegedly involved individuals, resulting in a criminal report for offenses such as influence peddling, promoting illicit conduct, and bribery. She claimed that this case reflects the importance of citizen participation in firmly combating impunity.
Monge added that the state has multiple channels to facilitate reporting, including liaisons in each agency, mobile modules, and the Baja California State Government website.
Lastly, the governor demonstrated the force of these actions as on July 15, Afirme Bank returned 172 million pesos to Baja California’s public treasury due to legal actions taken by the current administration in pursuit of justice and the common good.
