MEXICO. – The former Mexican president Vicente Fox asked Congress today to address the issue of legalizing marijuana use, after inaugurating a symposium on the subject at his ranch in the central state of Guanajuato, Mexico. "I hope Congress does not send a legalization initiative to the freezer, but instead debate on it," said Fox […]
Rene Perez, a.k.a Residente of the group "Calle 13", along with the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, have expressed their support via Twitter and have asked to borrow a private jet from several artists, so that they can bring Edward Snowden to Latin America. Among the people that they have asked to borrow a plane […]
Because tomorrow is the start of the Baja Beer Fest, we decided to push the "bruski" (beer) of the week one day early. The recommendation at tomorrow's Baja Beer Fest is a beer that comes from one of the 50+ breweries that will be present in this year's Baja Beer Fest 2013, which is called […]
Benjamin Medrano Quezada, 45, is the first openly gay Mayor in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, who was recently elected and does not hide his sexual preferences. But, he instead points out that what matters is a persons work and not ones personal preferences. He is a man who thinks, believes and says that "manhood is not carried […]
Last night in one of America's favorite pastime sports events, the MLB all-star baseball game, the American salsa singer-songwriter Marc Anthony came out to sing "God Bless America", and caused quite a controversy. Why? Well, many viewers were upset that a "Mexican" was singing this very patriotic song of the United States of America. Marc […]
A petition requesting for bullfighting to not be declared as part of the cultural heritage of Baja California, has now been circulating on the Internet and is being directed to Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan, current governor of the State and Kiko Vega, the new governor-elect. The measure was created by ProvidAnimal Tj, Humane Society of […]
Espinal, a remote village of about 24,000 inhabitants in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, has created a payment system that consists of "Tumin's", which means money the Totonac language, that are basically banknotes that are already circulating in nine municipalities in the state. Authorities of the Central Bank of Mexico are concerned about this "monetary […]
Over 350 of rays and stingrays were found dead on a beach in Veracruz, Mexico, however, the cause of death is not yet known, said Mexican officials on Monday. Given the amount of the dead stingrays, local authorities have requested the intervention of the Federal Environmental Prosecutor to determine the causes of death that has […]
TIJUANA. Because of the coordination with other corporations and the appointment of selected officials, along with the participation of citizens, these have all been the foundation for police effectiveness that is reflected in a 25 percent reduction in the number of crimes recorded in the city, during the administration of Mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo. Jesus […]
Around 6 pm yesterday, the website of the National Action Party (PAN) in Baja California was hacked by those who are presumed to be members of the cyber activist group "Anonymous Mexico". In a message that appeared on the screen, it indicated that they (Anonymous) had let the newly elected governor of Baja California, Francisco […]
MEXICO. – The Mexican drug lord Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, leader of Los Zetas cartel and one of Mexico's most wanted criminal was arrested yesterday in the northeast part Mexico, , official sources confirmed. Morales, a.k.a "Z40" was arrested in a raid near the town of Nuevo Laredo, said Eduardo Sanchez, Mexico's Security Cabinet spokesman, […]
Two women, one from Columbia, 37, and the other one from Mexico, 22, were arrested at the airport in Bogota, Colombia, after authorities discovered them trying to smuggle $ 24,000 into the country inside their vagina, each carrying $12,000. The money was wrapped in condoms and was placed inside the womens private parts. Also found […]
TIJUANA, BC. – For the first time in the history of the Little World Series in Williamsport, a team from the border city of Tijuana, Baja California, will be part of this great tournament, after winning their ticket to represent Mexico at this great event which will be held in August. The Municipal Youth Little […]
Matthew Oliver, 23, was arrested by police in Pasco, Florida, after he saw his "Wanted" photograph on the Facebook page of the Pasco Sheriff's Office and could not help commenting to defend himself. Oliver did not only reply once, but several times. The Pasco Sherriffs Office then responded to him by posting, "Matthew Oliver if […]
"I take them all to school, including Juarez," Fox said in an interview with Grupo Milenio, referring to his tenure as President of Mexico. The idea has caused a stir, particularly now that Fox has spoken in favor of the legalization of marijuana in recent months. After Fox made these comments about being the best […]
Technology has become a key factor in the development for any country, and although everyone points to Silicon Valley in United States as a reference point, international experts suggest that Mexico could be the next technological protagonist, but with the support of the most visited city in the world, Tijuana. Recently, journalist Stephen Keppel made […]
Fernando Castro Trenti has now publically accepted his defeat in the election, where was seeking to become the next governor of Baja California. With most of the votes that have now been counted electronically, which show an amount not favorable for him, Trenti said he wished the best of luck to the winners and reiterated […]
On Thursday July 11, the city of Tijuana celebrated its 124 year birthday, which besides the cake and a birthday song, the city will also enjoy a whole month of celebration in its honor, with activities for the whole family that can also be enjoyed by the citizens of both sides of the border. On […]
We have now begun a new segment here at SanDiegoRed, with the purpose of presenting to our readers a new beer every Friday, and also introduce to you with something new, so that you can delight your taste buds every weekend. Ok fine, I must admit that I'm also doing this to justify of why […]
Graciela Moreno Pulido, member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), has raised many eye brows after calling indigenous children "pests", who are homeless and living off donations at the port of Ensenada, Baja California. What this public servant was speaking about were the type conditions that First Street in Ensenada is in. She started off […]
