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Tijuana City Hall Continues Cleanup Program in Eastern Zone
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Separatist Group seeks independence for Baja California Mexico
Establishing it's own currency, political division, changes to the states hymn, which would then become the national anthem, as well as showing off a few examples of a possible flag and relocating the cities capital to Ojos Negros, Real del Castillo, according to the sites administrators, as a strategy in the event of war according […]
Shoeless Triqui kids win basketball tournament in Argentina
LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL To practice basketball with no shoes is very difficult in itself, but to go win an international tournament under those conditions is even more complicated. But the young indigenous kids who belong to the Triqui tribe in Oaxaca, Mexico showed that t win all you really need is the will […]
San Diego and Tijuana City officials meet to discuss bi-national affairs
Today was held the first in a series of meetings called "Conjoined meetings of San Diego Tijuana city Officials", with the objective to establish a new constant coordination between the most important department chiefs of San Diego and Tijuana. In the Presidential Hall of the Municipal Palace in Tijuana, this first meeting was mostly […]
“The VAT standardization is a declaration of war against the border”: President of CCE Tijuana
Karim Chalita, President of CANACO Tijuana, explained the current political situation around the tax reform, clearing up that the standardization has not been approved, which is why the Treasury commission in the chambers has the last word about whether or not it goes through. He also warned that the only thing it will achieve is […]
Officials warn of a virus spreading through ATM’s
Have you noticed anything strange at the ATM when you realize your transactions in Mexico? It could be a sign that you have been a victim of a new virus which allows money to be taken out without authorization. "Plotus" is the name of this threat, it is mainly affecting ATMs in Mexico. The security […]
USMNT saves El Tri from embarrassment
PANAMA CITY – The United States Men's National team had nothing to play for, they had already secured 1st place in the CONCACAF Hexagonal. Panama needed a win and hope that Costa Rica could beat Mexico in order to claim the 4th place playoff spot. And it all seemed that everything would work out in […]
Costa Rica 2-1 México: El Tri owes its life to the USMNT
SAN DIEGO, CA.- Mexico owes its life to the United States Men's National Team (USMNT). Thanks to the 2 goals scored in aggregate time, El Tri is still alive in its search for the last ticket to the 2014 World Cup, even after losing 2-1 against Costa Rica. The game Because of the pouring rain, […]
VAT standardization debate continues to raise questions
The solitude in the National Palace The days continue and the national landscape changed from being "Mexico's Moment" to "The Mistake's Moment" with the return of the political party PRI in the presidential chair of Mexico. President Enrique Peña Nieto and his secretaries of government and treasury, Osorio Chong and Videgaray Caso respectively, cannot seem […]
Young woman from Tijuana sold by her parents
Alma Delia a young girl of 14 years of age, was sold by her parents for the amount of $65,000 pesos (around $5,000 dollars), to the parents of Zacarias, a young 18 year old man, whom Alma Delia had an emotional affair with. It was thanks to a neighbor in the neighborhood of El Altiplano, […]
Lobster Festival 2013: Celebrating the flavors of Puerto Nuevo
The Lobster Festival is held every year, although it is usually celebrated in the Popotla Blvd in Puerto Nuevo, this year they changed it to the Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel, formerly known as the Grand Baja Hotel. With local businesses from Ensenada, Rosarito and Tijuana, the event was a combination of culture and flavor. Before […]
The fight against the Tax Reform and the VAT Standardization continues
The fact that the Economy Commissions, Treasury and Public Credit of the chamber of Congress have suggested to approve aspects of the Tax Reform like the Standardization of the VAT in the Border and the tax on sugary beverages has caused much revolt and confusion among citizens. What does this suggestion means? What comes next? […]
Enrique Camarena’s death is blamed on CIA
This weekend, new information was revealed in regards to the murder of Enrique Camarena, who was an undercover DEA agent in Mexico. These new details indicate that the CIA was responsible for his death and not the drug dealer Caro Quintero, as it was thought earlier. It has been over 28 years since the tragedy […]
Today : Lobster Festival Rosarito Beach 2013
The Lobster Festival is a traditional party celebrated in Rosarito Beach, and it inaugurates the lobster capturing season in the region. The festival will be joined by renowned restaurants in Baja California which make some of the best dishes around. The "Puerto Nuevo Style Lobster" is a typical Baja California dish which is has beans, […]
Baja’s Guadalupe Valley in danger
During the past few days, the public was made aware of the intent to sell sections of the Guadalupe Valley to construct living complexes and tourist areas, a fact that would transform what is currently known as a treasure to the State of Baja California, affecting local producers as well as the region itself. Through […]
Tijuana Xolos representing National Teams
LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL TIJUANA – Three of Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles players were called up by their National Teams this FIFA break to play in the final World Cup Qualifying matches. Mexico called up Fernando Arce, United States called Edgar Castillo, and Ecuador called Fidel Martinez. Castillo and Arce both came off the bench […]
Dream goal keeps World Cup dream alive for Mexico
LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL MEXICO CITY – The Mexican National Team went into the match against Panama in a "must win" situation to keep the World Cup hopes alive. And a 2-1 win is what they got with a fantasy strike from Raul Jimenez four minutes from the end of the match. Mexico dominated […]
USMNT 2-0 Jamaica: Comfortable and dominant win
LEE ESTA NOTA EN ESPAÑOL KANSAS CITY – The United States Mens National Team (USMNT) who already had their FIFA World Cup ticket secured to Brazil achieved a rather easy and comfortable 2-0 win over Jamaica. During the first half it was clear that the Americans were already qualified to the World Cup as they […]
Woman gives birth on hospital floor
In the city Tehuacán, Puebla, a woman gave birth on the floor of the Hospital "Mujer de la Tehuacan". As soon as the woman gave birth, a hospital worker ran to pick up the new born from the floor while a man was complaining because of the lack of medical attention, demanding the names of […]
Mexican Senate and Congress will have more women
As part of the 60th anniversary of the feminine vote in Mexico, President Enrique Nieto, signed an initiative this morning in which they will seek that 50% of positions for Senate and congress be fulfilled by women. This document could modify the Federal Code of Institutions and Electoral Procedures (COFIPE) in order to apply this […]
Mexico’s Triple AAA baseball starts today
SAN DIEGO, CA.- Mexico's Northern Region has always been in love with baseball, and its most powerful league, the Pacific Mexican League (better known in the United States as Mexico's Winter League) starts its 2013 season today with one great match up: three-times-champions, Ciudad Obregon Yaquis, against Mexicali Aguilas in Sonora. Yaquis wants to repeat […]