300,000 People Visited Baja Duirng Labor Day

TIJUANA.- The State Secretary of Tourism (SECTURE) informed that over 300,000 people, with an average of expenditure of $105 dlls, visited the region in order to celebrate Labor Day. Regarding this, head of SECTURE, Oscar Jesus Escobedo Carignan, detailed that this weekend registered they biggest hotel vacancy on a Labor Day weekend since 2007, with […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:16 PM PDT

Voodo Stu’s Brings The American South’s Magical Taste To Tijuana

While I've never visited the southern U.S. states, there's always been something from it that has caught my eye: The food. Whether I saw it in movies or in travel shows such as Anthony Burdain's "No Reservations", authentic southern food has always been, at least to me, a sort-of magical thing. Starting from its appearance […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:16 PM PDT

A Comedian Just Won The First Round Of Presidential Voting In Guatemala

GUATEMALA.- One of Guatemala's probable candidates to occupy the presidency, comedian Jimmy Morales, obtained the majority of votes during this past Sunday's elections. However, his final percentage wasn't enough to declare victory with just one round. With 24% of the votes, Morales got only half-way through into preventing a second round, given that according to […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:16 PM PDT

Movimiento Nomadx To Offer “Smart Training” In Tijuana And Even A 100% Electric Car

TIJUANA.- Local, national and international talent will be presenting their proposals during an event that offers new creative experiences for Tijuana. This is Movimiento Novadx, which closes its first edition after a 5-week tour across Northern Mexico. Starting this Wednesday, September 9th until the 13th, on CECUT's forecourt, Nomadx will have a creative festival filled […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM PDT

Ever Wonder The Top Box-Office Hit The Day You Were Born?

While it may be a bit weird to know the fact, Playback.fm has it if you still in doubt (if you have it), just by entering your birth date on the following link. Yes, it's true that many will have been born the same day as a not so famous or transcendent film, but celebrities […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM PDT

Queen Letizia Of Spain Is Now A “Barbie”

SPAIN.- Many members of European royalty, such as Kate Middleton and Lady Di, have already been transformed into dolls, so now King Felipe VI of Spain's wife, Queen Letizia, will have her own plastic version. On September 11th, 12th and 13th during the Fashion Doll Show celebrated in Madrid, they will present the Queen's "Barbie" […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM PDT

Germany, Austria And France Take In Thousands Of Syrian Refugees

SYRIA.- After the imminent destruction and death that Syria's war has caused , thousands of people have done everything possible to get out of the country and reach the nearest destination, mainly to save their families. Germany and Austria have taken in thousands of refugees during the last couple of days, nearly reaching their limit. […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM PDT

Pope Francis Requests Support For Syrian Refugees

Thousands of people within the religious community in Europe, gathered at the Vatican to hear Pope Francis talk about his posture regarding the alarming immigration situation. The Pope called upon different parishes, monasteries, and sanctuaries across Europe to unite as a great family, in communion with the refugees. Due to the fact that the number […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM PDT

Choosing Chilis: Tijuana’s Festival Del Chile En Nogada

TIJUANA.-A block of Avenida Revolución between 7th & 8th streets became the focal point for the 6th Annual Festival Del Chile En Nogada on Sunday, August 30th from noon until 9PM. Here, a gathering of fourteen hopeful chefs and cooks prepared their version of chiles en nogada: a Poblano chili stuffed with picadillo – a […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 PM PDT

Tijuana Loves Facebook

For eContact, Tijuana is a very important city. Not just because we were founded here, but because our creative offices are located in the city and so we have some pretty interesting data from it in our company. The city grows on a daily basis, and according to experts, it grows at a pace of […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 PM PDT

New App Lets You Pay Bills In Mexico From The United States

Like many people living in the United States, Marco Montes, an engineer from Puebla living in California is in search of a more efficient way to send money to his family in Mexico, which is he developed an app that allows its user to pay bills in Mexico while being in the US. Saldo.mx is […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:13 PM PDT

6 Events For You In Tijuana, San Diego And Rosarito

TIJUANA/SAN DIEGO.- The first weekend of the month is here and with come many events for each side of the border: traditional art festivals, food, and concerts are just around the corner. And thanks to Labor Day, this will be a long weekend (at least for those un the US), so beware of the border […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 PM PDT

First Gay Candidate Will Seek Tijuana’s Municipality

TIJUANA.-For the first time in history, an openly gay candidate will seek the city's municipality during Baja's next elections. We are talking about Fidel Santiesteban, an activist born in Navolato, Sinaloa, whose popularity is owed to the role he has played in favor of sexual diversity. He admits that he will foresee the rights of […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 PM PDT

President Of Guatemala Resigns From Position

GUATEMALA.- Otto Perez, now former president of Guatemala, resigned from his position today, after being involved in a corruption scandal. This was made through a letter after a arrest warrant was issued against him. "Due to the current situation and above all taking into account the State's interest, I must continue with the according process […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:12 PM PDT

Half Of The Teenage Population Texts While Driving

This article was originally published in Auto Cosmos A new study published by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) has revealed that almost half (48%) of the teenage population uses their phone while driving and 56% has fell asleep on the wheel. According to data from NHTSA, in 2013 nearly 3,000 fatal […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM PDT

President of Guatemala Has Inmunity Taken Away

Once again, Guatemala has made history, given that its legislators prevented its trustee from shielding behind political jurisdiction and is now facing a legal process. This measure was taken upon after the costums corruption scandal involving President Otto Perez Molina. The decision of unbridling Peres Molina was unanimous with 132 votes in favor, one against […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM PDT

You Can´t Get Divorced! At Least Not In The Philippines

PHILIPPINES.- Along with the Vatican, the Philippines is the only country that hasn't legalized divorced, which is why many spouses of failed marriages remain married. And if they do decided to get an annulment, the process for this is really expensive and not everybody has the money to pay for it. President of the Ecclesiastic […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:10 PM PDT

Yet Another 7 Thousand Emails of Hillary Clinton Will Be Revealed

UNITED STATES.- In favor of transparency, the United States Department of State published yet another 7,000 pages with screen captures of emails sent and recieved by the Democrat party´s precandidate, Hillary Clinton, when she served as Secretary of State. Last March, Clinton was severely damaged when it was revealed that she used a personal email […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:10 PM PDT

Pope Francis Pardons Women Who Have Had Abortions

WORLD.- Catholicism has always had a firm position when it comes to abortion, condemning the decision of plenty of women who have once chosen to terminate their pregnancy. Nevertheless, Pope Francis, the Vatican's maximum representative, believes that women who have had an abortion shouldn't be singled out as they have. Through a letter directed to […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:10 PM PDT

Thanks Obama: Tallest Mountain In North America Has New Name

ALASKA.- As of today, the highest mountain in the United States is now Denali, according to a statement presented by Barack Obama's administration this Sunday. This mountain used to be called Mount McKinley, located in Alaska and is 6, 194 meters high, but for years it has been known by its local name, [p]"Denali", meaning […]

April 13, 2017 at 6:09 PM PDT