Fines of 3 to 17 thousand pesos for failure to comply with COVID-19 measures: U.S. Consulate in Tijuana

Today, November 25, 2020, the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana informs citizens that local authorities have implemented additional inspections for travelers at the ports of entry: Mexicali and Los Algodones. This is in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It is recommended that the population continue with the preventive measures against COVID-19 which are […]

November 25, 2020 at 10:40 PM PST

They suggest that Christmas parties in companies in Baja California be virtual

According to the Secretary of Health of Baja California Alonso Pérez Rico, over 200 outbreaks of COVID-19 have been detected in companies of this entity, some of these outbreaks involved two or three people, although in some cases between 15 and 20 people were also affected. For this reason, and because the dates of meetings […]

November 25, 2020 at 5:38 PM PST

“The result of loosing up measures”: 604 active cases are registered in Baja California

"The result of loosing up measures", this is how the Secretary of Health of Baja California, Alonso Pérez Rico began his daily report regarding the COVID-19 cases. As of this Wednesday morning, the state has 604 active cases, of which 271 are located in Mexicali, 127 in Tijuana, 111 in Ensenada, 47 in Tecate, 33 […]

November 25, 2020 at 1:22 PM PST

Historic confiscation of the Sinaloa Cartel in San Diego

The Federal Prosecutor's Office informed that last November 20, 3.5 million dollars in cash, 24 kilos of fentanyl, 685 kilos of cocaine, bulletproof vests and thousands of ammunition cartridges were seized in a truck depot in Otay Mesa; all belonging to the Sinaloa Cartel. This was considered by prosecutors as the largest of its kind […]

November 25, 2020 at 1:02 PM PST

Low income prevents 55 million Mexicans from buying a basic supply of food

55 million people in Mexico no longer have enough money to buy a basic supply of food. Gonzalo Hernández Licona, former executive secretary of Coneval, made this clear. This year there were many people who were left without jobs, people whose income dropped a lot. They are families whose main source of income is work. […]

November 25, 2020 at 8:40 AM PST

Study: Mexico is the worst place to live during the pandemic

Today, Bloomberg released a research highlighting which countries are the best to be during this pandemic, but also which are the worst. Among the best was New Zealand, which has only two active cases. There is also Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, including China, which is where the pandemic started, is in 8th place with […]

November 24, 2020 at 2:01 PM PST

Residents of these Tijuana neighborhoods “take care” of active cases

As part of his presentation every Tuesday, Health Secretary Alonso Pérez Rico reported today that at least ten neighborhoods in the border city have registered transmission chains by COVID-19. Currently, of the 491 active cases registered in Baja California, 94 are located in the border city, so the Secretary asked the residents of these neighborhoods […]

November 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM PST

Pfizer vaccine could arrive in mid-December in Mexico

During President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's morning conference, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), commented that by mid-December the Pfizer vaccine could arrive in Mexico. As reported on this website, this pharmaceutical company requested last November 20 the emergency use authorization or also known as USA, to the U.S. Food and Drug […]

November 24, 2020 at 12:48 PM PST

Baja California records 256 new infections from COVID-19

Baja California seems to return to a less than positive outlook for the pandemic caused by COVID-19, since in the last few hours 256 new cases were reported, of which 105 belong to Mexicali, followed by Tijuana with 87, 22 from Tecate, 21 from Ensenada, 16 from San Quintin and five from Rosarito. In addition […]

November 24, 2020 at 12:47 PM PST

There will be Santa Ana winds in Tijuana: from Thursday through Saturday

The department of Civil Protection Tijuana reported the changes in climate expected for this week. Starting Thursday afternoon, Santa Ana winds are expected to start with winds coming from the Northeast and East, between 24 mph and 39 mph on the coasts, 39 mph and 54 mph in the valleys. Likewise, humidity levels will drop […]

November 23, 2020 at 8:46 PM PST

Why Tijuana is one of the top 3 cities for plastic surgery procedures

Being a city that borders the United States, Tijuana has had to adapt, improve and demonstrate its value nationally and internationally. Today its medical services are one of the main reasons that place it on the map for foreigners. This municipality of Baja California is not only known as "the capital of medical tourism", but […]

November 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM PST

Black Friday: Up to 70% discount on prestigious brands at Las Americas Premium Outlets

We have "bittersweet" news for all border readers, and that is that the Las Americas Premium Outlets shopping center, announced through its website all the promotions it will offer on the famous Black Friday. On this day, all stores will be celebrating and will have great promotions for those who can cross the border, this […]

November 23, 2020 at 5:43 PM PST

Tijuana is the municipality with the most homicides in the country

During the daily morning press conference led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, it was reported that in the last month the homicide rate in the country has increased, giving a total, so far this year, of 29 thousand 182 homicides compared to last year's 28 thousand 855. He also presented a graph where you […]

November 23, 2020 at 1:21 PM PST

IMSS reaches 56% of hospital occupation due to COVID-19 in Baja California

Baja California will continue this week in orange color, according to the Health Secretary, Alonso Pérez Rico, who also announced that there was a rise in active COVID-19 cases in the state, adding up to 414 today. Pérez Rico also pointed out that hospital occupation is on the rise. At the state level this is […]

November 23, 2020 at 1:14 PM PST

New provisions for international travelers: a viral test before traveling

After reviewing the Health Advisory System yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined new recommendations for testing before and after international air travel. This is in order to reduce the risk of infection and have more control over the incidence. They report that, for travelers and physicians going worldwide, the Health Advisories have […]

November 22, 2020 at 8:09 PM PST

San Diego breaks record for new infections registered

According to the San Diego County Communications Office , the number of coronavirus cases in the region has been increasing for more than a week. The County Health and Human Services Agency reported another record number of new coronavirus infections. So far the county has 1,091 new cases, surpassing the previous record of 1,087 cases […]

November 22, 2020 at 2:59 PM PST

The Mexican Consulate in San Diego will offer free COVID-19 testing

The Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego reminds the population that every Monday they will be testing for coronavirus at its facilities, located at 1549 India Street, San Diego CA 92101. They stressed that these tests, besides being free, are confidential, so the immigration status of people who wish to undergo this test will […]

November 22, 2020 at 2:08 PM PST

Tijuana businesses fear San Diego curfew will affect their economy

A few days ago, two news articles were released that could severely affect businesses on both sides of the border. The first is that the governments of Mexico and the United States decided that travel restrictions for tourists will continue to be limited. This brings concerning consequences for businesses, especially those in San Ysidro, in […]

November 22, 2020 at 1:18 PM PST

1,788 homicides in Tijuana in 2020

The Baja California Attorney General's Office reported that so far in 2020 there have been 1,788 homicides in Tijuana. In November alone, 109 were registered, which is an average of almost six per day. The mayor of Tijuana, Arturo González Cruz, dismissed the figure and indicated that because of the large number of inhabitants in […]

November 21, 2020 at 9:17 PM PST

90% of IMSS daycare centers reopen on Monday in Baja California

After presenting the Secretary of Health of Baja California Alonso Pérez Rico, the unique and authorized sanitary protocol for Day Care Centers and Children's Homes, it was stated that by complying with these guidelines in these institutions they could reopen. In light of this, the head of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in this […]

November 21, 2020 at 12:22 PM PST