Argentina returns to the Final after penalty drama

Bringing together two of the most historic teams in the history of the game, the semifinal clash at the Arena Corinthians between Argentina and the Netherlands promised to be an interesting battle as the South American fast-pace rhythm clashed off against the European's tactical discipline. The Argentine squad took control of the match from the […]

April 13, 2017

San Diego Clasico Canceled

SAN DIEGO – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente were scheduled to take on Cruz Azul on the same night that second division affiliates Dorados de Sinaloa were scheduled to take on Mexico City Giants Club America. But the double header event called San Diego Clasico has been "rescheduled" due to poor ticket sells. The San […]

April 13, 2017

Court of Appeals Rules Against the Border Patrol

An opinion published by the U.S. Court of Appeals on June 30, 2014, involving the death of a Mexican citizen shot and killed in Mexico by a Border Patrol Agent ruled against the federal agency. This is another blow to an agency that has already been heavily criticized over the past year due to claims […]

April 13, 2017

The resurgence of mining activity in Baja California

According to the Mexican Geological Survey, mining in the state of Baja California presented a generally favorable growth in the production of metallic and non-metallic minerals during the period between 1996 and 2001; this reflected favorably in the state's income. However, since 2001, with the temporary closure of San Felipe S.A de C.V, a dramatic […]

April 13, 2017

‘Joga Bonito’ is dead, Brazil gets Krauthammered in World Cup Semis

Germany brutalized and debased host nation Brazil, in a one-sided World Cup semifinal match, where Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad fell 7-1 to the Deutsche Adler. An unprecedented result that sunk Brazil's $14 billion dollars World Cup dreams. It was a cruel first half here at Belo Horizonte. In the same field that is graced by […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico’s Telecom Bill Targets Dominant Players

This week, Mexico's Senate approved a new telecomm bill which is now headed toward the lower house of Congress for a vote. The bill is intended to increase competition and strengthen the regulatory telecomm body. Under the approved version of the bill, the regulator will be able to set phone rates of dominant players. However, […]

April 13, 2017

300 Million Pesos Investment Planned for Tecate

TECATE.- More than 300 million pesos (around 23 million dollars) will be invested in Tecate this year by Baja California's State Government, via the Secretary of Infrastructure and Urban Development (SIDUE) in order to support various projects that will incentivize the local economy, promote tourism, and improve the quality of life of residents. During a […]

April 13, 2017

U.S. Regulations Expected to Increase Cost of Remittances

The U.S. government has implemented banking regulations in order to attempt to curtail terrorist financing and drug traffickers, but will likely make it more expensive and difficult for people to send money to their loved ones abroad. These actions also directly go against the recent declines in cost of sending money abroad, and will likely […]

April 13, 2017

At the service of the entrepreneurial ecosystem

During the signing of the agreement, the past April 29, Xavier Peniche Bustamante, SEDETI head, said that since the beginning of Mayor Jorge Astiazaran Orci's administration, they were made in charge of generating the necessary actions to facilitate the opening of new businesses. For this reason, they recently launched a new and unique mechanism in […]

April 13, 2017

Binational Concert Took Place to Benefit Central American Minors

SAN DIEGO.- The San Diego Symphonic Orchestra and the Baja California Orquestra hosted a concert in benefit of hundreds of Central American migrants that recently were transferred for processing to California. The musical act titled "Music without Borders" was arranged by the civil group Border Angels at the Friendship Park at the edge of the […]

April 13, 2017

4th of July Tourism Surge Exceeds Expectations in Baja California

TIJUANA.- The number of tourists visiting Baja California over the long holiday weekend exceeded the expectations of the State's Secretary of Tourism, Oscar Escobedo Carignan. According to Escobedo, "we are incredibly happy because once again tourism exceeded our expectations and proves that there is clearly a tourism recovery in the state." He stated that the […]

April 13, 2017

Seventh Fuel Hike this Year in Mexico

MEXICO.- Yesterday, July 5th, 2014, Mexico's seventh "gasolinazo" this year took place. Gasolinazo is the colloquial term to describe the fuel price hike, but unlike the U.S., these surges are set by the state and occur each month and are known about in advance. Gasolinazos are set to continue until 2015 at which point fuel […]

April 13, 2017

Where are the Central American minors coming from and why?

UNITED STATES. – We have written extensively about this topic from different angles, in many of our articles. We have talked about the reasons why minors, single mothers, and other adults are embarking on long and dangerous journeys from Central America with the hope of arriving at the U.S./ Mexico border. What has been mostly […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: “Horchata Porter” by Bosiger

The other day, while I was walking around Plaza Fiesta in Tijuana, I stopped by Sotano Suizo to try out one of their excellent beers, finding there also master brewer Demian Bosiger, who recommended I try the just recently released Horchata Porter. I was pleasantly surprised. Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink, served cold, made […]

April 13, 2017

Xolos win third place in Copa Tijuana

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles defeated recently promoted side Leones Negros 1-0 on Saturday night to win third place in the preseason friendly tournament Copa Tijuana. Second division affiliate Dorados of Sinaloa ended up winning the tournament with their 2-0 win over Defensa y Justicia. Venezuelan managaer Cesar Farias sent out an alternative lineup for […]

April 13, 2017

Woman at the Helm of Tijuana Police Force

TIJUANA.- This week, it was announced that the Director of Police and Municipal Transit for Tijuana would be Patricia Margarita Sida Wilkes, the first ever woman to be named for this position. The previous director, Reyes Montilla Lopez, recently tendered his resignation for personal reasons, after having only having served since the start of the […]

April 13, 2017

Department of Homeland Security sends Open Letter to Parents of Central American Children

On July 3, 2014, the Chief Border Patrol Agent of the Rio Grande Valley Sector —the region that has received the largest surge of unaccompanied minors— submitted written testimony to the House Committee on Homeland Security titled "Crisis on the Texas Border: Surge of Unaccompanied Minors." An open letter by Department of Homeland Security Secretary […]

April 13, 2017

Baja California is ready for the Fourth of July

TIJUANA.- In light of the 238th anniversary of the independence of the United States, Baja is expecting a surge in visitors primarily from Southern California, according to Baja Tourism Secretary Oscar Escobedo. According to Escobedo, "we have received reports of 70% hotel occupation rates near the beaches, although some hotels have occupation rates of up […]

April 13, 2017

Tecate’s Rancho la Puerta is Named Best Spa in the World

TECATE.- For the fourth occasion in the past five years, "Rancho la Puerta", located in Tecate, Baja California has received the title of best spa in the world, according to Oscar Escobedo Carignan, the head of Baja's State Tourism Secretary. Tecate itself is designated as a National "Magical Town", or Pueblo Magico, an official recognition […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos lose Copa Tijuana match in penalties

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente began their preseason friendlies with a 1(0)-1(3) loss in a penalty shoot out against recently promoted Argentine club Defensa y Justicia. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after the regulatory 90 minutes and had to be decided via the penalty kick shoot out. Tijuana was not able […]

April 13, 2017