Ensenada Business Leaders Renew Call for Progress in Investigation of Minerva Pérez Killing
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Business leaders in Ensenada renewed their call for authorities to resolve the investigation into the killing of business leader Minerva Pérez Castro as the second anniversary of her death was observed on Tuesday.
During a news conference, Sergio Torres, vice president of the Ensenada Business Coordinating Council (CCE), said the organization continues to seek the full clarification of the case and the completion of the corresponding legal proceedings.
Joined by representatives of the business organizations that make up the CCE, Torres said Pérez’s killing affected not only her family and colleagues but also the broader business community and the city of Ensenada.
He said the case will remain unresolved in the eyes of the business sector until authorities complete the investigation, prosecute those responsible, and obtain a final court ruling.
Representing the fishing industry, Sergio Guevara said the homicide should be fully resolved and expressed hope that the Marea security operation could contribute to progress in both the investigation and public safety.
Edgar Hernández, president of the Ensenada Citizens Public Safety Committee, said high levels of impunity in Baja California and Ensenada remain a significant challenge for local, state, and federal authorities responsible for the administration of justice.
Alfredo Salazar, president of Coparmex Ensenada, said the business organization supports the call for the case to be solved and cited what he described as a lack of results in the investigation.
Nicolás Ayub, president of the Ensenada Chamber of Commerce (Canaco) and a national council member of Concanaco, said ongoing insecurity and impunity continue to affect businesses affiliated with the organization.
Mario Roanova said insecurity and impunity have also affected the competitiveness of Ensenada and Baja California.
Torres said the organizations that make up the CCE represent sectors responsible for more than 80% of the formal jobs registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute in Ensenada and account for a significant share of the municipality’s economic activity.
He urged authorities to publicly report the status of the investigation, identify those responsible, complete the judicial process, and ensure access to justice.
Torres said the business sector’s position is intended to support the rule of law and the enforcement of existing laws rather than to confront public institutions.
The CCE said its statement represents businesses and employers throughout Ensenada and reiterated its call for the case to be fully resolved through the legal process.
