Mayor Rocío Adame reaffirmed her administration’s focus on youth safety and education during a Community Peace Forum held at Emiliano Zapata Elementary School in Rosarito’s Primo Tapia delegation. The event centered on violence prevention and creating safer school environments, with a strong emphasis on community involvement as a key part of public safety.
The forum was organized in coordination with Baja California’s Department of Education and brought together representatives from city, state, and federal agencies. The goal was to promote preventive strategies that begin at home and extend into schools and the broader community.
The event opened with a flag ceremony led by the National Guard’s honor guard and drum and bugle corps. Students also shared historical reflections aimed at reinforcing respect for national symbols and encouraging a culture of lawfulness from an early age.
In her remarks, Adame echoed President Claudia Sheinbaum’s emphasis on prevention and civic participation as the foundation of public safety. She pointed to the ongoing work of the local Security Roundtable, which focuses on identifying and addressing risks before they escalate, from households to schools and throughout neighborhoods.
“For this administration, the well-being of children comes first,” Adame said. “We want schools to be spaces of peace, safety, and opportunity. Supporting education and protecting students is an investment in Rosarito’s future.”
The school’s principal welcomed the mayor’s visit, calling it a meaningful show of support for the Primo Tapia community, which he described as active and deeply engaged.
Education Delegate Juan Carlos Huerta Ávila highlighted the close connection between student safety and learning, noting that a secure environment is essential for academic success and overall development. He also praised the coordination among agencies that allows preventive actions to be carried out in a timely way.
Student representative Lucero Peña thanked authorities for their presence and support, stressing how important it is for students to feel heard and supported at school.
During the visit, Adame announced her support for the creation of a new drum and bugle corps at the school, an announcement that was met with enthusiasm from students. They later presented the mayor with flowers and small gifts as a gesture of appreciation.
The meeting also addressed infrastructure needs, including a request for a basketball court, and reviewed recent improvements. In 2025, state funding helped finance a new perimeter fence, while municipal projects included a cafeteria, roof completion, drainage upgrades, pavement replacement, and renovated restrooms.
City officials said the forum reflects Rosarito’s continued focus on coordination across institutions and on policies aimed at strengthening safety, education, and a culture of peace within the school community.
