Ensenada Competes for “Best Tourist Destination in Mexico”

ENSENADA.-Readers of the "Food and Travel" magazine have nominated Ensenada in the category of Best Tourism Destination in Mexico, and Best Gourmet Destination, according to the Secretary of Tourism for the State of Baja, Oscar Jesus Escobedo. "This is an excellent opportunity for Baja California to build on its reputation as one of the best […]

Overall Crime Levels Decrease in San Diego by 13% this Year

SAN DIEGO.- Countywide, property crime rates and even violent crime rates have decreased a little, but at the same time (and during the worst drought in decades), the rates of human-caused fires has increased. This according to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in a recent report. Crimes against private property include robbery of […]

Nutrition Campaign Launched in Tijuana’s Elementary Schools

TIJUANA.- With the goal of reducing childhood obesity levels in the city, Tijuana's City Government launched a program called ‘Unidos por una Tijuana Saludable’, or "United for a Healthy Tijuana" in five elementary schools in the city. Municipal Health Director, Luis Alonso Villegas, indicated that this program is a response to interest by Mayor Jorge […]

The Best Surfing Spots in Baja California

BAJA CALIFORNIA is a state with so much to offer, from a growing culinary industry to an incredible wine region, a growing craft beer industy, and cultural offering unlike most places. Which is why it is not surprising that its beaches offer so much more than a day in the sun. Baja California has always […]

Construction Projects Underway in Old Town Tecate

TECATE.- With an initial investment of twenty million pesos on behalf of the State of Baja, renovation projects in Tecate's old town area will start underway, according to Oscar Escobedo, Secretary of Tourism for the State of Baja in a recent press conference. Tecate is Baja California's only denominated "Magical Town", and this project aims […]

In Mexico, The More You Study, The Less Likely You’ll Get A Job

MEXICO.- Those that obtain a college degree, or masters degree, or any higher education degree, not only acquire knowledge in their field of study, but they will also become more attractive to potential employers who logically will value the level of specialization of the applicant and will reward them with a job and with higher […]

1st MBA Entrepreneurship Symposium

In order to encourage entrepreneurship in our region, this past 24 and 25 May, CETYS held the first Entrepreneurship Symposium: Challenges and Achievements in New Ventures Creation, with the participation of regional and international speakers, most notably Dr. Alex DeNoble, Dr. Ethne Swartz, Prof. Burke Lisa Murphy, among others. The inauguration took place under a […]

Less Central American Migrants Arriving at U.S. border

UNITED STATES.- For the second consecutive month, the flow of undocumented minors arriving at Mexico's northern border has dropped considerably, a possible indication that the "humanitarian crisis" along the border has subsided for the time being. According to the Department of Homeland Security, (DHS) 3,141 unaccompanied minors were aprehended along the U.S.'s southern border in […]

Caught on Tape: Progressive Politician Slaps Transvestite

TAMAULIPAS. A video started to circulate over social media last weekend showing the violent reaction by Jorge Valdez Vargas, a member of Mexico's progressive party known as PRD, against Fernando Martinez Rodriguez. Martinez is a transvestite known by the nick-name "La Mayra" who leads neighbors in the municipality of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas and was speaking […]

Kamikaze: The Spiciest Taco in all of Tijuana

TIJUANA. I Convinced three freinds of mine to try out the spiciest taco in all of Tijuana, which I think we have found. The Kamikaze Taco, also known as the "Taco Suicida" or Suicide Taco (that is really what they call it), contains three habanero chile peppers, salsa, carne asada, guacamole, onion, and cilantro. We […]

Artists and Gourmets in Tijuana: What’s Not to Like?

Friday night, and the Centro was hoppin' in downtown Tijuana. A long line was forming on the sidewalk in front of Black Box, concertgoers eagerly waiting for the Chilean indie rock band Lucybell. Down the street, friends enjoying cocktails gathered at small tables at the new chic Cantina 67 by Bambi. [p]And in spots here […]

Mexican Inspired Batman to Celebrate Independence Month

MEXICO.- Colorful Batmans adorned with typical Mexican decorations including Day of the Dead, Mariachi, or pre-hispanic engravings were created by at least 30 Mexicans and national collectives in an exhibit named "Batman a través de la creatividad mexicana", or "Batman expressed by Mexican Creativity", to commemorate 75th anniversary of one of the most beloved comic […]

Mark Zuckerberg visits Mexican President

MEXICO.- During the annual "Mexico XXI Century" event hosted by Telmex Foundation, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, visited Mexico as part of his agenda that included a meeting with Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto. Telmex Foundation is the main telephone and internet provider in the country, and is owned by Carlos Slim, the second richest […]

Baja California Once Again in the List of Best Latin American Restaurants

Baja California cuisine was recently named cultural patrimony of the state, and with good reason, because it continues to stand out in terms of originality, freshness, and quality all around the world. This time, The Worlds 50 Best has published an annual list of the "50 Best Restaurants in Latin America" and the two restaurants […]

Baja California Brewers Triumph at “Mexico Beer 2014”

MEXICO CITY. "Mexico Beer" is the largees event held each year in the Latin American industry, with more than 150 brewers, importers, exporters, and supply chain services in attendance. The event includes competitions for each style, and this year Baja California brewers swept up medals at the event in all categories. "Cervecería Wendlandt" from Ensenada […]

Hillary Clinton won’t decide whether she will run for Presidency until January

MEXICO CIYT. Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, announced that she won't decide whether she will run for Presidency in 2016 until January of next year. The former first lady visited Mexico City this week to attend an event hosted by Telmex Foundation where they discussed topics she is concerned with and of great interest […]

Belgian White and Cinnamon Horchata Beers by BLUE MOON

TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- I recently got the chance to try out two beers by Blue Moon brewery: the classic Belgian White Ale and a season special, infused with Mexican spirit, the Cinnamon Horchata Ale. These two styles are very different, but I admit I had kind of formed pre-concieved notions about, and was pleasantly surprised when […]

Tijuana and San Diego Leaders Unite Forces to Tackle Binational Issues

TIJUANA.- Federal Representative Juan Manuel Gastelum and San Diego's District Eight City Councilmember David Alvarez met yesterday to agree on strategies that will facilitate solutions to various binational problems. The meeting took place at Caesar's Restaurant in downtown Tijuana, where, in addition to discussing work matters, they enjoyed the famous trademark salad invented in Tijuana, […]

Former Marine Sgt. Tahmooressi will be back on court on September 9th

First Images of the next Mexico City Airport

MEXICO CITY.- This week the official announcement of what is expected to be Latin America's next, most important, international airport gave us a clear idea of the calibre of the project. The New International Airport in Mexico City was presented during an event attended by federal representatives, architects, and other leaders from the nearby region, […]