Two lawmakers proposed their colleagues the creation of a state anti-corruption system that mirrors the yet-to-be-launched federal one.
Institutional Revolutionary Party Assembly Leader Alejandro Arregui said lawmakers must push a firm and solid state system to comply with the constitution by considering the local particular issues.
“In attacking corruption we must stand firm as there is no space for those who seek to serve themselves from public service and those who put their interests above the needs of society,” he said. “Let’s make it clear—the fight is against anyone who breaks the law regardless of their position.”
Arregui said the state lacks mechanisms that guarantee total transparency and accountability, as well as efficiency in handling taxpayer money.
“We cannot tolerate another single act of corruption and impunity,” Arregui said. “By law we are all equal and in Baja California corrupts must go to jail.”
Andrés De La Rosa, a Mexicali lawmaker with the National Action Party, said the proposal must be addressed as soon as possible by all assembly members.
He said to launch the anti-corruption system a constitutional amendment has to get approval.
The national Anti-corruption system was created few years ago by Congress, which included a mandate for state legislators to have their own local systems.
De La Rosa said the system must include special court judges who would handle cases of misuse of public funds and transparency.
He said corruption causes slow job creation, decreases quality of life and institutional trust from citizens and becomes a link with organized crime.
