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Mexico vs Trinidad & Tobago: Must keep on winning
ATLANTA, GA – Jose Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre confrontational as always said in his last press conference "I am not obligated to win anything. I am committed to trying to win this competition. That is all." Unfortunately for him that is completely wrong. Mexico must win their game against Trinidad & Tobago or he […]
Police Officer gets slapped and has his gun taken from him
Generally, complaints from citizens are aimed against the authorities, because of their inefficiency, arrogance, corrupt ways, and so on. But, what happens when citizens are the ones who fail to respect the authorities? On this occasion, it is the citizens who are the ones who are doing wrong, starting with the cyclist who was going […]
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Galaxy trying to find regularity
With a little over half the season gone the reigning champions of Major League Soccer (MLS) are currently sitting the last playoff spot (5th place) of the Western Conference. They will be hosting the Whitecaps who are only two points ahead of the Galaxy and sit in third place of the conference. The LA Galaxy […]
Former Tijuana Xolos Leandro Agusto’s future is in doubt with Puebla
TIJUANA The Brazilian naturalized Mexican Leandro Agusto Oldoni was let go from Puebla and his future is now in doubt for the upcoming Apertura 2013 season of the Liga Bancomer MX. The Puebla directors have denied the fact that Leandro Agusto has been cut from the team, but it is a fact that he […]
Former President of Mexico insists on legalizing marijuana
MEXICO. – The former Mexican president Vicente Fox asked Congress today to address the issue of legalizing marijuana use, after inaugurating a symposium on the subject at his ranch in the central state of Guanajuato, Mexico. "I hope Congress does not send a legalization initiative to the freezer, but instead debate on it," said Fox […]
Lead singer from “Calle 13” wants to borrow a plane for Edward Snowden
Rene Perez, a.k.a Residente of the group "Calle 13", along with the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, have expressed their support via Twitter and have asked to borrow a private jet from several artists, so that they can bring Edward Snowden to Latin America. Among the people that they have asked to borrow a plane […]
“Bruski”of the Week: Lagrimas Negras de Ramuri
Because tomorrow is the start of the Baja Beer Fest, we decided to push the "bruski" (beer) of the week one day early. The recommendation at tomorrow's Baja Beer Fest is a beer that comes from one of the 50+ breweries that will be present in this year's Baja Beer Fest 2013, which is called […]
Mexican state elects first openly gay Mayor
Benjamin Medrano Quezada, 45, is the first openly gay Mayor in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, who was recently elected and does not hide his sexual preferences. But, he instead points out that what matters is a persons work and not ones personal preferences. He is a man who thinks, believes and says that "manhood is not carried […]
Tijuana Xolos vs Atlas: Play Ball
After a summer filled with many changes, the new season of Mexican soccer is now here. New manager, new players, and new artificial grass at the Estadio Caliente all welcome in the Apertura 2013 season of Liga Bancomer MX. The season will kickoff with the Tijuana Xolos receiving the visit from last season's "Cinderella Story" […]
“Mexican” singer Marc Anthony becomes target of racist comments
Last night in one of America's favorite pastime sports events, the MLB all-star baseball game, the American salsa singer-songwriter Marc Anthony came out to sing "God Bless America", and caused quite a controversy. Why? Well, many viewers were upset that a "Mexican" was singing this very patriotic song of the United States of America. Marc […]
USMNT make squad changes for knockout round; Gonzalez won’t join until semifinals
LOS ANGELS – United States Mens National Team head coach Jurgan Klinsmann has made several changes to the Gold Cup roster for the knockout stage of the tournament. Klinsmann has sent home Herculez Gomez, Oguchi Onyewu, Corey Ashe, and Jack McInemey; joing the USMNT will be Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez, Alan Gordon, and Eddie Johnson. […]
Petition to reject bullfighting as cultural heritage in Baja California
A petition requesting for bullfighting to not be declared as part of the cultural heritage of Baja California, has now been circulating on the Internet and is being directed to Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan, current governor of the State and Kiko Vega, the new governor-elect. The measure was created by ProvidAnimal Tj, Humane Society of […]
Tony Tee’s How to guide of “La Zona Norte” in Tijuana
La Zona, also known as La Zona Norte also known as La Coahuila ( actual name of the street ) is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and home to Tijuana's infamous red light district. La Zona Norte is sandwiched between Tijuana's downtown and The United States border, making it the first or last ( […]
Hercules Gomez comes back to Tijuana
TIJUANA – The USMNT forward Herculez Gomez is currently on his way to San Diego after having participated in the group stage of the Gold Cup with the USMNT. According to a tweet published by Gomez himself in which he says good bye to his National Team teammates and expresses his confidence in them. "I […]
TJ Beer Fest 2013
If this does not consolidate Baja California as the capital of Home brewing, I don't know what does. Just 2 weeks ago the Baja Beer Fest 2013 took place and now with TJ Beer Fest there is no doubt, Baja California asks nothing of San Diego when it comes to home brewing. This year the […]
Village in Mexico makes their own currency
Espinal, a remote village of about 24,000 inhabitants in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, has created a payment system that consists of "Tumin's", which means money the Totonac language, that are basically banknotes that are already circulating in nine municipalities in the state. Authorities of the Central Bank of Mexico are concerned about this "monetary […]
Over 350 stingrays found dead in Mexico
Over 350 of rays and stingrays were found dead on a beach in Veracruz, Mexico, however, the cause of death is not yet known, said Mexican officials on Monday. Given the amount of the dead stingrays, local authorities have requested the intervention of the Federal Environmental Prosecutor to determine the causes of death that has […]
Mexican President wanted to sell Mexico to the U.S.
The former Mexican President, Vicente Fox, is again the topic of conversation after he talked about the reasons that make him the best President that Mexico has ever had, even over Benito Juarez. In an interview with "En linea" news, Fox said that Benito Juarez had allowed foreign invasion and had not done much for […]
Women for sale
"Flores de la Montaña" (Mountain Flowers) is a comic that has been published by the civil organization "Street Brigade in Support for Elisa Martinez", and is distributed in indigenous communities in Guerrero, Mexico, to raise awareness and combat against sexual slavery, which is a crime that is unfortunately very common among indigenous communities. "In many […]
Arce throws first pitch at championship game
TIJUANA – The Tijuana native and Tijuana Xolos player Fernando Arce was the special guest for the ceremonial first pitch of the first game of the championship series between Tijuana Toros and Algodoneros de San Luis at the Estadio Gasmart. "I'm thankful for the invitation and they thought of me, I hope I can bring […]