A long-held dream has come true for the residents of Venustiano Carranza, as the town’s long-abandoned community center was officially reopened thanks to a collective community effort. Jaime Peña, municipal delegate of Primo Tapia, praised the work of neighbors and civic groups during the reopening ceremony.

Following land clearing with heavy machinery and the restoration of the access road, Peña emphasized the unity and determination of the local residents.

“I want to thank everyone who made this reopening possible—the local neighbors, the foreign resident community, members of the Rotary International Club, and the residents of Venustiano Carranza who also contributed time and labor,” he said.

Freshly painted and decorated with spring-themed motifs, the building now features a prominent welcome sign reading “No te canses de vivir” (“Don’t get tired of living”), greeting visitors to the Venustiano Carranza neighborhood.

Representing Mayor Rocío Adame Muñoz, Peña underscored that the revival of the center was a community-driven accomplishment and a testament to what can be achieved through unity and collaboration.

While some final details are still pending, he stressed that what matters most is how the community center is used and maintained moving forward. Residents are expected to organize events and activities to keep the space active and well cared for.

Venustiano Carranza is one of Rosarito’s most charming and historic corners, home to both pioneer families and migrant communities living in peaceful coexistence—though in recent years, it has also experienced incidents involving criminal groups unrelated to the local population.