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Weaker Mexico team to begin Copa América
Since being invited to the Copa América party in 1993, Mexico has always done well in the soccer tournament for South Americas national teams. Despite this good record, the team Mexico entered in this years edition of the tournament, which began Friday in Argentina, is not a strong one. Mexico was forced to field a […]
Border wait times spike up to three hours
SAN YSIDRO Nearly two weeks into a three-year expansion of the lanes at the port of entry, regular crossers are, well, more cross than usual. On Friday morning, motorists waited at least three hours to cross, many arriving late to their appointments. "Two weeks ago the wait became exceedingly slow, much more than before," […]
Game plan is working for Mexico’s team
PASADENA Mexico came out fast in the 2011 Gold Cup tournament, ultimately winning the team's sixth championship on Saturday. And El Tri brought a circus of talent to the field. The team's coach, José Manuel de la Torre, has put together what many consider to be the best Mexican team in years. This team […]
Two former officers shot to death in Tijuana
Tijuana.- Two former municipal police officers were shot to death Wednesday morning in an eastern district, authorities announced. The killings pushed Tijuana's total number of violent deaths so far this year to 268, some 110 less than the same period last year. Meanwhile, the mayor announced the city's anti-corruption program would move next to the […]
‘Tijuana 3D’ takes aim at fighting crime
TIJUANA Citizens are a powerful tool to fight crime in Mexico, and that tool is about to go high-tech on the border. A new campaign was unveiled Tuesday called "Tijuana 3D" that uses new and old media to reach one million residents and enlist their help to fight crime. The concept behind "3D" […]
Bargains spur 12% increase in Mexico tourism
Tourism in Mexico is up again despite the perception that it is not safe because of the drug-related violence that has claimed thousands of Mexican lives in recent years, according to a binational panel in San Diego on Tuesday. "The perception is that we are losing ground but it's the other way," said Ernesto Coppel […]
Eight players in Mexicos U-22 team suspended
Mexican soccer fans on both sides of the border expressed disappointment at Tuesdays news: Eight players in Mexicos U-22 national team in Argentina for the Copa Amércia tournament were suspended because they possibly had prostitutes in their hotel. Mexicos Soccer Commission announced that each player will be suspended from the team for six months and […]
Real Madrid stars to play against Chivas in SD
Soccer fanatics take note: One of the world's premier teams, Real Madrid, will be bringing most of its stellar roster for the game against Chivas de Guadalajara on July 20 at Qualcomm Stadium. The list includes renowned players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Kaka and Karim Benzema, among others. They will play a friendly […]
Old movie palace to get starring role as theater
According to Tijuana's Historical Society, during the 1930s there was a small bullring where el Roble sits and it was in 1940 when it became a movie theater, part of the era where movie palaces across the country were managed by the quasi-public agency Compañía Operadora de Teatros S. A., known as Cotsa. They were […]
Bikes, beer and bands reign in Tijuana fests
TIJUANA Residents and visitors are invited to a series of festivities to mark Tijuanas 122nd anniversary, with a wide range of events beginning Thursday. The events, announced by the Tijuanas Tourism and Convention Committee, include: Tijuana Bike Fest, June 30 to July 3, features motorcycle exhibits, acrobatics, concerts and bikini and tattoo contests, among […]
Unruffled Mexico dominates U.S. to win Gold Cup
PASADENA, – Things looked dim for Mexico in the Gold Cup final Saturday night. El Tri had fallen behind 2-0. The heavy favorite in the CONCACAF appeared in shock. It didn't have answers early on. But things changed in a matter of minutes. Pablo Barrera scored a goal in each half and Mexico rallied from […]
Mexico rallies from behind to clinch Gold Cup
PASADENA. – The sold-out crowd at the Rose Bowl erupted into delirium as Mexico rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday night against their old rival, the United States, 4-2. The United States scored two goals in the first half, by Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan. […]
Pride, respect at stake in Gold Cup final
PASADENA The United States and Mexico will meet for the fifth time in a Gold Cup final Saturday. It will be the third-straight time these two nations face each other in the region's top tournament. El Tri vs. the Stars and Stripes is an intense rivalry, one that perhaps could stack up against other rivalries […]
Iconic ‘Tin Tán’ comes to life in Tijuana exhibit
TIJUANA A collection of items and images are on exhibit here of the iconic artist who became a symbol to the generations of disillusioned Mexicans who immigrated to the United States searching for work. The artist, Germán Valdés, is better known as the character Tin Tán, from the golden era of Mexican cinema, 1942 […]
Police in Tijuana find cars stolen in San Diego
TIJUANA If youre the owner of the blue 2002 Jeep Wrangler stolen in Chula Vista in May, Baja California authorities have good news for you. They have found your vehicle. But if youre the owner of another vehicle stolen in San Diego County in the last few months, the news is not so good. […]
Overtime win sets up Mexico vs. U.S. Gold Cup final
However, Mexico controlled possession for the most part of a scoreless first half, creating a handful of scoring opportunities. The first one came early for El Tri. Left wing Andrés Guardado sent a left-footed shot from about 20 meters wide left in the fifth minute and Mexico had another clear shot in the 31st minute […]
Guide gets to the bottom of beers sold in Mexico
The experts analyzed products from Mexico, the United State, Europe and Asia, including well-known brands such as Corona, Dos Equis, Tecate, Budweiser, Heineken, Miller and Sapporo, among others. The Belgium brand Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor topped the list of the 12 best industrial and artisan beers, followed by Cucapá Barley Wine, bottled in Mexicali. "It has […]
Mexico has worst record of rights abuses, expert says
TIJUANA The remains of hundreds of would-be immigrants found in graves in northeast Mexico prove that that country is the greatest violator of the human rights of vulnerable groups, according to a leading Mexican researcher and U.N. special representative. "Behind every body found at one of these sites, which we continue to find in […]
U.S. looking for redemption against Panama
HOUSTON They say they have put it behind them. But it might be difficult to forget a loss to a Central American rival when that same foe is the only thing in the way from a Gold Cup final. The United States will have a shot at redemption Wednesday night when it takes on […]
‘Chicharito’ on familiar turf in Gold Cup semifinal
Houston.- The shot was a lob that bounced into the lower back corner of the net. The ball had sailed over goalkeeper Nick Rimando. It was a goal sent in with the tap of the right foot of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández. That moment is tattooed in Hernandez's mind. How could he forget that goal? It […]