Beer of the Week: “Vindicta” by Hellixir

Baja California's culinary rebirth and the growth of the craft beer industry in the state is the talk of the town, and I think that few items reflect this better than the new beer by Hellixer, called "Vindicta". Vindicta is a Stout beer with an oyster base. Although the recipe is of European inspiration, the […]

April 13, 2017

CONOCER Baja Californian’s work skills are certified

In recent years, Baja California has emerged as a state with a workforce highly skilled in industries in which complex production tasks are required to be performed, such as in the medical and aerospace industries; however, it is necessary to certify workers to support their knowledge, skills and attitudes, and to thereby provide investors with […]

April 13, 2017

Mexicans should earn $548 pesos a day, according to a Senator

MEXICO.- The cost of the basic basket –– the set of basic foodstuffs sufficient for a person so survive on –– and other necessary services (which are considered luxuries in economic terms) such as education, transportation, and housing, are increasing at a rate that is disproportionate to income received by millions of Mexicans that must […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana’s Zonkey and Baja’s Cuisine are officially recognized

Tijuana's iconic donkey-zebra, or Zonkey, has now been lodged in the official state register as cultural heritage of the State of Baja California. Roberto Lango, Founder of the nonprofit "Uni2", has achieved his dream of getting this emblematic heritage recorded in the Official State Register. By recognizing these animals as part of Tijuana's collective imagery, […]

April 13, 2017

Liga MX Week 4 headlines: First managerial casualty

The Apertura 2014 season on Liga MX barely complete its fourth week and we already have the first manager to lose his job. Jose Luis Trejo resigned (or was forced to resign) following Pumas UNAM's thirrd consecutive loss of the season. In other news Club America striker Raul Jimenez seems more and more likely to […]

April 13, 2017

Manchester United to keep Kagawa, will listen to offers for Nani, Hernandez

Manchester United's Louis van Gaal continues to shape his team ahead of the fast approaching English Premier League season and has revealed playmaker Shinji Kagawa will be staying with the team. Meanwhile, the Dutchman has told sources that he is ready to listen to offers for seven players. The retention of Kagawa will mean he […]

April 13, 2017

New Migrant Law has been passed in Baja California

MEXICALI.- With unanimous approval, the Protection of Rights and Migrant Support law has been passed by Baja California's Congress. Representative Laura Torres has called on state authorities and municipal authorities to put in place public policies that respect individual rights of migrants, and which don't discriminate against repatriated Mexican nationals or migrants in transit. The […]

April 13, 2017

Cantinflas will feature music by Aleks Syntek

MEXICO.- Cantinflas, the beloved Mexican comedian –– the so called Charlie Chaplin of Mexico –- will once again come to life in a new feature film that is set to hit theatres soon. But such a beloved story would be incomplete without a great soundtrack and Aleks Syntek is just the person to musicalize what […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican users are Carlos Slim’s cash cows for operations around the world

MEXICO.- El Financiero recently published an analysis related to America Movil's various operations around the world in comparison to Mexico. The telecom conglomerate owned by Carlos Slim, which is the parent company of Mexico's Telcel, obtains more earnings per client in Mexico than in other country for the same service. The report indicates that this […]

April 13, 2017

Historic Drought in California

CALIFORNIA. – The North American Drought Monitor published its report on the monthly rain levels and water reserve levels in the state, and the results are not promising -58% percent of the state is dryer than ever. [/p] In July, the monitor showed that the majority of the state is experiencing record drought levels. It […]

April 13, 2017

Binational Airport Bridge Almost 80% Complete

TIJUANA.- The binational bridge that will connect Tijuana's Airport terminal with a terminal north of the border is now between seventy and eighty percent complete, according to members of the Economic Development Commision of Tijuana (CDT). The bridge will fulfill two purposes, that of a pedestrian bridge to cross the border — including customs facilities […]

April 13, 2017

Win Tickets to the Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Concert in San Diego

SAN DIEGO.- On October 15, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull will be joining up in concert in San Diego to play their greatest hits, and SanDiegoRed.com in partnership with AELIVE are offering you a chance to go for free. Keep reading to learn how. To win one of five double passes to the event, you must […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana coffee culture: a day with the roasters at Café Sur a Norte

TIJUANA.-You have to wait and listen for the first crack. After that, the beans begin to open and transform to rich tones of hazelnut and cocoa. And then you breathe deep, and that familiar enticing coffee aroma rises into the air. Alex Reyes Salas, owner and roaster at Café Sur a Norte in downtown Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017

SEDECO for whom does it work?

Baja California's Ministry of Economic Development is the first body to which a thematic magazine as BusinesConexion has to keep an eye on, being that our vocation is that of Economic Development in all areas, as a goal to improve this Mega-region's inhabitants' life quality, we can only hope for this dependence to accomplish its […]

April 13, 2017

The evolution of Food Garden Tijuana

Food Garden is part of a global trend, an improved version of what are commonly known as food courts, or food halls. Food Garden has many offerings in a single spot, with gourmet food, elaborate meals, local flavor and everything is freshly made. Food Garden Founder, Ricardo Nevarez Martinez, was inspired on a trip to […]

April 13, 2017

Confrontation between Congressman and Undocumented Immigrants Caught on Tape

IOWA- Two undocumented immigrants got into it yesterday with one of the Republican congressmen who has been the most outspoken against any type of immigration reform, and it was all caught on tape. Another Congressman appeared to flee when he saw the undocumented migrants. Both immigrants are activists, Erika Andiola and Cesar Vargas, who both […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: Border Psycho Brewery’s “Cream Ale”

TIJUANA.- This week we got a chance to take part in the TJ Beerfest 2014 press conference, along with many of the most recognized craft breweries in the region, including Border Psycho Brewery, one of my favorites. It had been a while since I managed to sneak in a craft beer, so I indulged myself […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Tech Tour Promotes Regional Tech Sector Development

TIJUANA.- With the goal of promoting capital investment and growth in the tech sector, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran initiated the first annual Tijuana Tech Tour. The weekend long event brought together many notable personalities in the field, who place in conferences and discussed the economic advantages of this region. During the event’s inauguration, which took […]

April 13, 2017

Pope Francis is the Most Influential Twitter User

An international consultancy firm, Burson-Marsteller, conducted a studied entitled "Twiplomacy" and determined that Pope Francis is the most influential diplomat on Twitter. This is the third year that the Twiplomacy study has been published by the firm. The leader of the catholic church has more than 14 million followers if you combine his 9 profiles, […]

April 13, 2017

California and Baja might share Energy resources

SAN DIEGO.- Near the final leg of a trade delegation tour in Mexico, one of the most popular topics of discussion by California Governor Jerry Brown was that California and Baja California might soon share energy resources. Brown indicated that the possibility of the two neighboring states sharing energy resources is not unlikely, and even […]

April 13, 2017