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Theft and burning of votes and booths on Election Day in Baja California
BAJA CALIFORNIA. – At 6p.m. (PST) the voting polls in all of Baja California closed, but there were some reports of theft of ballot boxes in the Florido neighborhood in Tijuana, while in Mexicali a group set fire to the ballot boxes at a voting poll in an elementary school. The national president of the […]
April 13, 2017
Exit polls indicate Kiko Vega as winner in Baja California’s governor’s race
The National President of the National Action Party (PAN), Gustavo Madero, said that the exit polls show that Baja California will continue to be governed by the blue party (PAN), because Kiko Vega won the majority of the votes of the citizens. Madero said that exit polls had Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, with a 5 […]
April 13, 2017
Election Day in Baja California suffers some setbacks
Although the Election Day process is set to begin at 8 am, an hour later only 48% of the voting poles were in operation, while citizens complained about the lack voting booth volunteers to meet the demand. One of the voting pole locations that were affected was the #1117 site, which is located in the […]
April 13, 2017
17-year old murdered on Election Day in Mexico
The first fatality of this years Election Day in Mexico has now been reported, where in the state of Veracruz, the victim Feliciano Castillo recorded the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) supporters exchanging pantries for votes. This happened in the town of Mecaypan, Veracruz, where according to local media, Castillo was passing through the area where […]
April 13, 2017
Young Mexican scientist accuse government of lack of support
MEXICO – This week two new accusations against the Mexican government were made public by young talent Mexican scientists. The first case was that of the young Mexican ladies Claudia Quevedo Montejo, Iyari Madrigal Badillo, and Alejandra Puente Leon a group of middle school girls that were looking to build a solar power helicopter. The […]
April 13, 2017
Mexican Woman receives Microsoft award
This week Microsoft announced the recipients of the 2013 Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship; among them Monica Tentori originally from Ensenada, BC. Tentori is currently part of the Center of superior investigation in Computer Science ( Departamento de Ciencias de la Computación del Centro de Investigación y Estudios Superior (CICESE) ). Tentori received her bachelors degree […]
April 13, 2017
USMNT easily defeats Guatemala in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – In their only preparation match prior to the start of the 2013 Gold Cup, the United States Mens National Team (USMNT) easily defeated Guatemala 4-0 in San Diegos Qualcomm Stadium. With two goals by landon Donovan, one by Herculez Gomez, and another by Chris Wondolowski the USMNT walked to victory. Head coach […]
April 13, 2017
Xolos vs America: San Diego Clasico
SAN DIEGO – A head to head battle between Mexico's champions from the last soccer year, the Xoloitzcuintles champions of the first semester against Club America the recently crowned champions of the second semester will face off at Petco Park this Saturday at 7:30PM local time. Club Tijuana arrives at this match under new management […]
April 13, 2017
Rocker Priest is suspended from Church duties
His name is Adolfo Huerta Aleman, and he is not your typical Mexican priest. Father "Gofo", as he was nicknamed by his parishioners, enjoys rock music, consuming alcohol, smoking in public and maintaining an active sex life. The "unusual" behavior from this priest has caused quite some controversy within the community. It all started during […]
April 13, 2017
Theft of election ballots confirmed in Mexicali
The Electoral Institute and Citizen Participation (IEPBC) and the Institutional Revolutionary Party have now reported more than 2,000 ballots as missing, where 703 of those ballots were destined for the election for governor. The IEPBC advisor, Jaime Vargas, stated that "in Precinct 4 of the Angeles de la colonia Puebla neighborhood, which is also a […]
April 13, 2017
Prolife groups seeking to make masturbation into a “crime”
Alicia Latorre, who is the national president of the Provida Association in Spain and the ADEVIDA Association, spoke about an initiative which similar associations around the world, including Mexico, want to present to the Catholic Church to recognize the act of masturbation as being a form of abortion. Latorre said: "If we consider contraceptives as […]
April 13, 2017
Saul “Canelo” Alavarez is compared to Mike Tyson and Aaron Hernandez
The sports news website "Bleacher Report" and columnist Kelsey McCarson spoke strongly about the lack of punishment that "Canelo" Alvarez had after the assault on boxer "Archie "Solis in Mexico, which led to an arrest warrant that never took effect. In 2011, Ulises "Archie" Solis filed a suit for injuries after a fight with Alvarez […]
April 13, 2017
Pope John Paul II will now be a saint
The Vatican recognized a second miracle of John Paul II, and will now declare him as a saint. The announcement came today after Pope Francisco had issued a decree recognizing the action. The Congregation had also reached such a conclusion in the middle of this week. This second miracle is said to have taken place […]
April 13, 2017
“Ley Seca” will not be in effect this electoral weekend in Baja California
Sunday July 7, will be Election Day in Baja California and when "Ley Seca" "(Prohibition) will not be in effect. Do you know what "Ley Seca" is? Well, this measure was born in 1915 which restricted the sale of alcoholic beverages 24 hours before the elections and throughout the day of the elections. In 2007, […]
April 13, 2017
Klinsmann: “We want to be the best in CONCACAF”
SAN DIEGO – United States Men's National Team (USMNT) head coach and new team DaMarcus Beasley offered a press conference from the team's hotel in San Diego. Klinsmann mentioned that the team only feels pressure to win the upcoming Gold Cup tournament because they want to be the best team in the CONCACAF region, not […]
April 13, 2017
Man arrested for electoral crimes from the PRI party in Tijuana
Yesterday, in response to a call that was made to the emergency number 066, officers from the State Police (PEP) arrested a man who was on his way to deliver groceries and political propaganda of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the coalition "Commitment to Baja California", to supporters of this political party. [/p] The […]
April 13, 2017
Two minors murdered for bullying
Andres Barba and Antonio Ortiz, both 15, were reported missing by their parents on June 21, after they were last seen in "Plaza La Ciudadela" in Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico. Their remains were found buried in La Cebada, located in El Bosque de la Primavera (Spring Forest) in Jalisco. It seems that the reason for their […]
April 13, 2017
How much is an election vote worth in Mexico?
It's election time in Mexico and all of the drama surrounding elections never fails to be present. Murders, allegations of corruption and the purchase of votes by political parties are just a few things that surround this event that for those who are aspiring for Mayor or governor, it will all end on July 7th. […]
April 13, 2017
Baja Beer Fest 2013 : Tijuana makes me thirsty
Last year I was asked to help organize a Micro brew fest in the heart of downtown Tijuana. The event was put together by the association on Baja California Micro Brewers. I didnt even know such a thing existed. Yes, we have heard plenty of what going on in Baja concerning one of my favorite […]
April 13, 2017
Celebrate July 4th to the fullest
Hornblower Cruises is inviting all of Tijuana and San Diego to celebrate the 4th of July with the best view of fireworks, delicious food and drinks while cruising the bay. VIDEO: The Lord Hornblower Notably, the celebration will continue on July 5 and 6 so that you can get a chance to enjoy this event. […]
April 13, 2017
