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Mexico Finance Minister also bought house from prominent Government Contractor
MEXICO.-There's a new chapter in the Mexican "White House" scandal, according to a report published on Thursday evening by The Wall Street Journal, which uncovered a new link between the Mexican government and the controversial contractor that financed Angelica Rivera's mansion in Las Lomas, Mexico City. This time, it's about a property acquired in 2012 […]
April 13, 2017
Millions of Mexicans celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe
MEXICO/WORLD.- The Basilica de Guadalupe will welcome today 7,000 faithful that, between dancing, Latin-American singing, offerings and orders, will take up the tradition of celebrating the Virgin of Guadalupe, also known as "La Virgen Morena", "Our Lady of Guadalupe" and even as "La Patroncita", the Patron Saint of Mexico. Every year on December 12th, followers […]
April 13, 2017
A Tijuana and San Diego 2024 Olympic bid just became possible
TIJUANA.-After the authorization of joint bids by the IOC (International Olympic Committee), Tijuana and San Diego rekindle their hopes of hosting the Olympic Games in 2024, and could be the first joint hosting to ever happen in Olympic history. Several media outlets report that the IOC lifted a ban on such bids at their latest […]
April 13, 2017
“Agua Mala” craft beer now available in California
Ensenada, Mexico Beers from the award winning Mexican craft brewer AguaMala are now available in the United States. Distribution begins immediately for Southern California cities with projected distribution in the San Francisco Bay Area beginning early 2015. "We are excited and ready to serve the California market" said AguaMala's Founder and Brewmaster, Nathaniel Schmidt. […]
April 13, 2017
Films from Tijuana make Mexico’s top 10 of the year
Forbes has released its best Mexican films of 2014 list, on which two non-stop talked about films appeared. The first one is "Los Hamsters" from Gilberto Gonzalez, a movie filmed entirely in Tijuana with local actors. This film tells the story of a dysfunctional family, a known subject used by the director. "Los Hamsters" is […]
April 13, 2017
Golden Globe Nominees are announced
This morning the nominees for the acclaimed awards were announced. Among the most outstanding nominees are Birdman from Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu, with five nominations from the film, including "Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy", "Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" (Emma Stone), "Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture" (Edward Norton), "Best […]
April 13, 2017
Instagram’s 3 Most Liked Pictures in 2014
A lot of celebrities would love to go unnoticed or have a low profile life, but unfortunately it's hard to avoid the public eye radar nowadays. On the other hand, there are some who enjoy being under the spotlight, and they personally love to share their private life with the world through social media. Here […]
April 13, 2017
Grand Opening of “Paralelo 28” Tonight
Craft beer in Baja California has taken an impressive upturn, strengthening a powerful niche in a market that is accustomed to commercial beers. Little by little, the state has transformed into the craft beer capital and people from all over Mexico and the world look to Tijuana and wish to taste the creations of many […]
April 13, 2017
5 Horror Films For The Holiday Season
We know Christmas is one of Christianity's most important festivities and that talking about it means talking about peace, joy, love, happiness and presents. However, the holiday season doesn't stop horrifying scenes in the film industry. Throughout time, plenty of horror films have premiered during this season with a Christmas theme involved. Some of which […]
April 13, 2017
Bill offering Spanish nationality to Sephardic Jews goes forward
SPAIN.-A few months ago, the Spanish speaking side of internet got very excited due to the possibility that Spain may start offering citizenship or nationality to those with certain last names, as well as to those who have proof of being descendants of Jewish Spaniards that were thrown out of the country over 500 years […]
April 13, 2017
$2,000 bail for Mexican who interrupted Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO. – Yesterday morning, a student from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, identified as Adán Cortés Salas hit the national and international headlines when he interrupted the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to protest on behalf of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa. A security guard dragged him by force out of the room […]
April 13, 2017
U.S. Expats Unhappy About Long-Arm Taxation
This week, a "New York Times" article titled "Why I'm Giving Up My Passport" stirred up plenty of talk among local Baja expats, and likely in other expat communities around the world. In this article, the author discussed the compelling reasons why U.S. citizen expats are deciding to give up their citizenship. This phenomenon of […]
April 13, 2017
Sony and Marvel DID discuss “Spider-Man’s” fate
Information contained in emails that came to light after Sony Pictures was attacked by a hacker that also leaked several films is starting to emerge. Emails and documents authored by Sony executives comment on the possible inclusion of "Spider-Man" in the Marvel film universe, a move that already was being rumored about prior to the […]
April 13, 2017
SAG Awards Nominees are revealed
This week, Eva Longoria and Ansel Elgort got to present the nominees for the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards. The show will be transmitted live on TNT, Sunday January 25th. Here are the nominees: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Steve Carrel – Foxcatcher (Sony Picture Classics) Benedict Cumberbatch-The Imitation Game […]
April 13, 2017
Embezzling Mexican mayor wins “Mayor of the Year” award…
MEXICO.- How could anyone forget the noted mayor from San Blas, Nayarit? He is constantly talked about in Mexican media as the public official who agreed to steal money from the municipal treasury, even if it was "just a little" in order to "give to those who need it". Hilario Ramirez Villanueva, is in the […]
April 13, 2017
Man holding “bloody” Mexican flag interrupts Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
UPDATE. – Efe news agency is reporting that the protester was also requesting political asylum in Norway. Furthermore, the Scandinavian police in Oslo informed that the protester did not have press-certification and that he just simply slipped through security to join a group of a people. His name has also been discovered by media, using […]
April 13, 2017
Here’s how to vote in “Best Of Baja 2014”!
As you already know, we are making our 2014 "Best of Baja" list. Last week we showed you the categories and nominees, now is your chance to vote for your favorites. It's simple and can be done in 2 was steps. 1.– Join our Facebook Group 2.– Vote for your favorite candidate in each category […]
April 13, 2017
The best on Twitter in 2014
As the year comes to an end, Twitter released 2014s most important events as they were seen by its users. On the #YearInReview mini site, you can review the most talked about events during each month through a series of images in circles. Some of the most talked about subjects this year were: The XXII […]
April 13, 2017
TIME’S Person of the Year: “Ebola fighters”
WORLD. – Among the eight possible winners for the title of Person of the Year by Time magazine, it was announced this morning that the 2014 winner was: All of those who have fought against the Ebola virus. According to an official statement, The ones who answered the call are rightful winners. Taylor Swift, the […]
April 13, 2017
10 book gift ideas for this holiday season
Literature is the art of words that put together a text. Over the years there have been thousands of authors who had to contribute to literature their artistic work expressing their life experiences, ideas, emotions and knowledge. For those bookworms, a book is a great gift this holiday season. Whether you're giving it to someone, […]
April 13, 2017
