More Mass Kinappings in Mexico Coming to Light

GUERRERO.- The government for the State of Guerrero, and criminal organizations that supposedly operate with protection and support from mayors, have placed Mexico in the headlines around the world. The case of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, and the unsolved mystery of their whereabouts after more than two months since their disappearance has led […]

April 13, 2017

Video: People Overestimate Black Involvement in Crime

UNITED STATES.- After recent news that a grand jury ruled not to indict in the case of Michael Brown, a young African American shot and killed by a white police man in Ferguson, Missouri, outrage and protest has quickly spread across the country. This has led many to ask, is the problem the law, the […]

April 13, 2017

Tonayán: One of Baja’s Favorite Drinks

MEXICO.- Tijuana may be Mexico's craft brew capital, but, according to El Financiero, other drinks that Baja Californians like are Buchanan's Whisky and El Jimador Reposado Tequila. But, at college parties, the favorite is a type of Mezcal called el Tonayán, which is used as the base of popular so-called "aguas locas", or crazy water-a […]

April 13, 2017

Rosarito’s Gastronomic and Artisan Zone

BAJA CALIFORNIA.-Rosarito is one of the must-see places for all tourists heading south of the border. Its beautiful beaches are almost always less crowded than their U.S. counterparts, and with many other activities to choose from there is always plenty to do. If you are tired of the natural scenery, there is also plenty of […]

April 13, 2017

Rosarito is the perfect place to ring in the New Year

ROSARITO.- With the end of November getting nearer, and lines at malls getting longer, it is good to remember that the season of giving is also a good time to spend more time with friends and family. Rosarito has organized a series of events and festivities in order to keep visitors entertained, so that if […]

April 13, 2017

Proposed consolidation of trusts for state touristic promotion

"Raising competitiveness is the main challenge of the touristicsector in Baja California, and to achieve this, consistent public policies that are aligned with the real needs of productive activity, are needed, improving coordination among the agents which are involved in this task, achieving greater efficiency in the allocation and use of public resources", state the […]

April 13, 2017

I-5 Freeway Shut Down By Protesters in San Diego

This morning, the I-5 freeway in San Diego, California came to a complete stop near La Jolla after protesters blocked all lanes of traffic just before 7a.m. The line of gridlocked cars quickly reached several miles south all the way to downtown San Diego. The protest on the I-5 is one of many being organized […]

April 13, 2017

Super Heroes with a Rennaissance Twist

Superheroes are the current icons of pop culture, at the box office, and they have even replaced fables as a way to teach values and social problems in the fictional genre. And now, they have even taken over the art of photography. French photographer Sacha Goldberger, took up his camera and photographed superheroes as they […]

April 13, 2017

Civil Rights Complaints Filed over Use of Force During Protests in Mexico

MEXICO- Two non-profit associations have filed complaints in relation to the abuse suffered by their members at recent protests in Mexico City. The two protesters, who were in the capital's main square, known as the Zocalo, on November 20th were reportedly attacked by the police. According to Miguel Angel Mencera, Chief of Government in Mexico […]

April 13, 2017

Chileans Protest Detention of Student in Mexico

SANTIAGO DE CHILE.- During the recent massive protests in Mexico City over the near two-month-long disappearance of 43 students from a rural teacher training academy, a Chilean was arrested. According to witness accounts, the detention was unjust, and has provoked additional protests in Chile with anti-Mexico sentiment. Lawrence Maxwell Ilabaca, age 47-years-old, was in the […]

April 13, 2017

Uruguay Apologized for Its President’s Comments on Mexico’s Current State of Affairs

MEXICO.- During a recent interview, the President of Uruguay, Juse Mujica, criticized the violence and corruption that is taking place in Mexico. Now, both the country and the President are apologizing for the comments [/p] In an interview with "Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica" after being questioned about the violence taking place in Mexico, and the disappearance […]

April 13, 2017

Opera Patron Celebrates Six Years Fostering the Art in Tijuana

TIJUANA- On November 22nd, the Baja California Opera teaching patronage celebrated its 6th anniversary with a formal concert hosted by the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT). The concert called Que Tijuana Cante, or Let Tijuana Sing, included the voices of Alan Pingarron, Ivanna Valadez and Patricia Santos. [p]Maria del Socorro, counselor to the patronage, welcomed the […]

April 13, 2017

The Heroines of the Mexican Revolution

In light of the recent festivities surrounding the Mexican Revolution, on November 20th, and the conflict that the country is currently experiencing, it is a good moment to remember the heroines of the Mexican Revolution. When reading about the Mexican Revolution, a series of heroes such as Emiliano Zapata, Francisco "Pancho" Villa, and Venustiano Carranza […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto’s Step Daughter is Verbally Abused in Las Vegas, NV

MEXICO.- Sofia Castro, a Mexican actress and the daughter of Mexico's first lady (step-daughter of President Peña Nieto) was booed and yelled at in a Las Vegas Hotel thise week. Sofia Castro is in Las Vegas to attend the Latino Grammys. VIDEO: Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter attends Latino Grammys Castro was in the headlines as recently […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: FestivAle by Hellixir Beer

Christmas time is upon us and with it a variety of meals and typical drinks that are exclusive to this time of year. The most traditional beverages are atole, fruit punch, and champurrado. In the spirit of these beverages, Hellixir Beer has created a beer for this season, FestivAle, with the flavor of Christmas punch, […]

April 13, 2017

Marches in Mexico Not Dying Down

MEXICO CITY.- In Mexico City, and throughout the country, a march to protest the disappearance of 43 missing students swept through the streets of the capital, and cities throughout the country. The march was timed on the same day that commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, and came almost two months since […]

April 13, 2017

Santa’s Red 2014 by Cerveceria Insurgente

The time for winter varieties of beer has arrived, and with it the now famous Santa's Red ] by Cervecería Insurgente. This year, they decided to launch it with a video where they explain the different qualities that this Christmas beer possesses. VIDEO: Cervecería Insurgente Presents: Santa's Red 2014" This year, Santa's Red brings 9.3% […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Seeks to Become Capital of Craft Brews

After many months of working with the city government to regulate the craft beer industry, local brewers can now rest assured that new legislation will be beneficial to this new local craft. During a recent meeting held by the city and Tijuana brewers, at the facilities. of Cervecería Insurgente, councilmember Francisco Hernandez indicated that this […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Walk of Fame Fiasco

First impressions are important. The first and only time I have ever met Miguel Angel Badiola was nearly three years ago during my second night of filming with Anthony Bourdain for his ''No Reservations'' Baja episode filmed at the historic Agua Caliente race track. Badiola, a high level executive for the Caliente Casino was trying […]

April 13, 2017

What does it take for a Mexican to land on Mars?

MEXICO.- In order for Mexico to prosper in terms of science and technology, the first thing it needs is for its authorities to stop killing students, and then, for public resources to stop being funneled out of the public coffers into the hands of corrupt people. This was the answer given by Alberto Barrita, the […]

April 13, 2017