Weird things about Mexico that foreigners don’t understand

MEXICO.- There are many things in Mexico that are considered normal given that's how we've seen them and grown up to ever since we were born: For example, public transportation that stops at every corner or even in the middle of the street. Knowing that you shouldn't drink tap water. Drugs sto res that sell […]

April 13, 2017

Beer of the Week: Santa’s Red by Cerveceria Insurgente

Once again, it is time to enjoy seasonal craft beers and the pick this week is Santa's Red 2014 edition by Cerveceria Insurgente. The recipe, according to the bottle, came straight out of Santa's workshop, where the elves enjoyed the exquisite drink and which I was able to try myself. Make sure you try this […]

April 13, 2017

Shelter Opens to House River Residents During Heavy Rains

TIJUANA.- This week, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran officially inaugurated the Jehova Protege su Pueblo shelter, a place to provide temporary shelter to deportees living in the river banks of the Tijuana River. The shelter opens precisely in time for the heavy rains hitting the city that have the Baja California in the state of pre-alert. […]

April 13, 2017

Pomona, CA passes resolution to investigate disappearance of 43 Mexican Students

POMONA (CA).- The city government of Pomona, California has become the first legislatively body in the country to approve a measure to independently investigate the Mexican government for the disappearance of 43 students from a teacher training college in Ayotzinapa, Guerrero. The students, known as normalistas, have been missing since September 26th, 2014, and were […]

April 13, 2017

We all need to know what’s happening in Mexico

MÉXICO.- Mexico's not done fighting its government. Not now when it seems to start getting results. Every time it's political system silences and oppresses their students, the poor and other marginalized groups attempting to stand up for their rights, either through violence, divide and conquer strategies against political opponents or simply ignoring the problem until […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico and the world remember “Chespirito”

MÉXICO.- Roberto Gómez Bolaños, better known by millions worldwide as "Chespirito", died yesterday at his home in Cancún, after deteriorating health and respiratory problems. The actor, comedian and even playwright, was know throughout Mexico and Latin América as a comedic genius and was even seen as a symbol of Latin culture for decades. His comedy […]

April 13, 2017

A Black Friday on the Border

I had to laugh this week when a friend posted a status update on Facebook that the shorter border wait times are going to mean booming Black Friday sales for San Diego merchants. I'm an American citizen, I have a full-time job in San Diego, and I've enjoyed a rich, full life in Tijuana for […]

April 13, 2017

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN HONG KONG, ITALY, FRANCE AND SEATTLE

With the objective of incentivizing the entrance of Mexican companies in new markets, on the 7th and 8th of August, ProMexico Commercials Counselors exposed Baja California entrepreneurs the business opportunities that are available in Hong Kong, Italy, France, and Seattle. The first seminar, which took place in Mexicali, was run by Hector Rodrigo Martinez Elizondo, […]

April 13, 2017

Codex for our time: Memorias de Fuego by José Hugo Sánchez at Tijuana’s CECUT

In historical archives, you can really feel the past. There's something very real, something you can touch and feel in the dust, the ornate quill pen script and inkblots on cracked parchment paper. You get this same sensual feeling of the "real" from the new multimedia exhibition Memorias de Fuego by José Hugo Sánchez in […]

April 13, 2017

Bringing north & south together: 8th International Biennial of Standards at CECUT

This Friday November 28, at 7 PM, the Centro Cultural Tijuana will host the opening of the 8th International Biennial of Standards. The project was started in 1996 by Tijuana-based artist Marta Palau. Using the "standard" or banner as a form of artistic expression, Palau wanted to situate Tijuana as a point of both continental […]

April 13, 2017

MobileinTent this Friday in Tijuana

TIJUANA.-"MobileInTent" is a group of artists from Oakland, Berlin, and Guadalajara working on a project that combines investigative work with visual arts and map making in movement. The idea is to transform topics of interest such as borders, art, and ideas into works of art. The project began in 2012 when the artist started to […]

April 13, 2017

More Mass Kinappings in Mexico Coming to Light

GUERRERO.- The government for the State of Guerrero, and criminal organizations that supposedly operate with protection and support from mayors, have placed Mexico in the headlines around the world. The case of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, and the unsolved mystery of their whereabouts after more than two months since their disappearance has led […]

April 13, 2017

Video: People Overestimate Black Involvement in Crime

UNITED STATES.- After recent news that a grand jury ruled not to indict in the case of Michael Brown, a young African American shot and killed by a white police man in Ferguson, Missouri, outrage and protest has quickly spread across the country. This has led many to ask, is the problem the law, the […]

April 13, 2017

Tonayán: One of Baja’s Favorite Drinks

MEXICO.- Tijuana may be Mexico's craft brew capital, but, according to El Financiero, other drinks that Baja Californians like are Buchanan's Whisky and El Jimador Reposado Tequila. But, at college parties, the favorite is a type of Mezcal called el Tonayán, which is used as the base of popular so-called "aguas locas", or crazy water-a […]

April 13, 2017

Rosarito’s Gastronomic and Artisan Zone

BAJA CALIFORNIA.-Rosarito is one of the must-see places for all tourists heading south of the border. Its beautiful beaches are almost always less crowded than their U.S. counterparts, and with many other activities to choose from there is always plenty to do. If you are tired of the natural scenery, there is also plenty of […]

April 13, 2017

Rosarito is the perfect place to ring in the New Year

ROSARITO.- With the end of November getting nearer, and lines at malls getting longer, it is good to remember that the season of giving is also a good time to spend more time with friends and family. Rosarito has organized a series of events and festivities in order to keep visitors entertained, so that if […]

April 13, 2017

Proposed consolidation of trusts for state touristic promotion

"Raising competitiveness is the main challenge of the touristicsector in Baja California, and to achieve this, consistent public policies that are aligned with the real needs of productive activity, are needed, improving coordination among the agents which are involved in this task, achieving greater efficiency in the allocation and use of public resources", state the […]

April 13, 2017

I-5 Freeway Shut Down By Protesters in San Diego

This morning, the I-5 freeway in San Diego, California came to a complete stop near La Jolla after protesters blocked all lanes of traffic just before 7a.m. The line of gridlocked cars quickly reached several miles south all the way to downtown San Diego. The protest on the I-5 is one of many being organized […]

April 13, 2017

Super Heroes with a Rennaissance Twist

Superheroes are the current icons of pop culture, at the box office, and they have even replaced fables as a way to teach values and social problems in the fictional genre. And now, they have even taken over the art of photography. French photographer Sacha Goldberger, took up his camera and photographed superheroes as they […]

April 13, 2017

Civil Rights Complaints Filed over Use of Force During Protests in Mexico

MEXICO- Two non-profit associations have filed complaints in relation to the abuse suffered by their members at recent protests in Mexico City. The two protesters, who were in the capital's main square, known as the Zocalo, on November 20th were reportedly attacked by the police. According to Miguel Angel Mencera, Chief of Government in Mexico […]

April 13, 2017