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Members of the Tijuana Business Coordinating Council (CCE) met with Mayor Ismael Burgueño on Thursday to discuss growing concerns about extortion targeting local businesses and ongoing delays in urban infrastructure projects.
Roberto Lyle Fritch, president of the CCE Tijuana, said council members highlighted the urgency of addressing extortion, noting that it creates uncertainty for business owners, generates economic losses, and discourages local and foreign investment. “One of the most sensitive topics we discussed was extortion, particularly in the commerce sector, where it has become a practice that threatens the daily operations of many businesses,” Lyle Fritch said.
In addition to extortion, the meeting included discussions on public safety, mobility, and urban development. Council members emphasized that tackling extortion requires immediate attention and specific strategies from municipal authorities. Lyle Fritch noted that such crimes have broader economic consequences, affecting employment levels, overall growth, and the city’s reputation as a destination for new investments.
Mayor Burgueño acknowledged the importance of maintaining ongoing dialogue with the business community, saying these meetings allow municipal officials to hear directly from those who generate jobs and contribute to the local economy. He also pledged to follow up on the council’s proposals and to strengthen coordination between city authorities and the business sector to address security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and mobility challenges.
Both the council and the mayor agreed to maintain regular communication and schedule a follow-up meeting within two months to assess progress and reinforce joint efforts aimed at protecting commercial activity and supporting economic development in Tijuana. The CCE described the discussions as productive and expressed optimism that the collaboration would lead to concrete actions in the short term.
