Miguel Herrera: “The ‘Dirty Pigs’ won’t be able to do that in the World Cup”

CHICAGO – The Mexican National Team suffered a 0-1 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina; which was the first loss for current manager Miguel "Piojo" Herrera. Following the match Herrera spoke with Univision Deportes Network in an interview in which he labeled the Bosnia team as "Dirty Pigs". The reason for Herrera's rage was the fact […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico 0-1 Bosnia: First loss for ”Piojo”

CHICAGO – The Mexican National Team suffered its first loss under current manager Miguel "Piojo" Herrera. A 0-1 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Chicago put an end to a eight game unbeaten streak that started against New Zealand last November. Mexico faced their toughest test to date in World Cup preparation matches with this […]

April 13, 2017

Education in Mexico: The biggest fraud of all

A recent analysis of the delicate state of education in Mexico was released by the Mexican Institute of Competitivity (IMCO), a national think tank, based on information from the country’s Secretary of Public Education (SEP). It shows that billions of pesos have been irresponsibly wasted on everything from non-existent schools and salaries of phantom teachers […]

April 13, 2017

Interview with Chula Vista mayoral candidate Mary Salas

CHULA VISTA.- Citizens from all over California are going to the polls today and start trimming the number of candidates that will go on to the main November election; from Governor of California, to city council, the primary elections will leave mostly two candidates for many government posts, and hoping to be one of those […]

April 13, 2017

DEITAC Pioneer in Attracting Industrial Investment

The free trade agreement has taken our country towards global industry, however, for Tijuana topics as manufacturing of export competitiveness and quality standards as they existed before the signing of this document, twenty years ago. There was much industrial growth in Tijuana in the 1980s, electronics companies discovered the advantages associated with the labor cost […]

April 13, 2017

Legal Marijuana in U.S. is taking a toll on Mexican Drug Cartels

UNITED STATES.- One of the main arguments in favor of marijuana legalization is that it would lead to a noticeable decrease in income to Mexican drug cartels, and would serve as a way to steal economic power from them. Recent reports and observations indicate that this has proved true for marijuana cultivation in Mexico. The […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos reach loan agreement for Israel Jimenez

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente reached an agreement with Tigres UANL to bring in right back Israel Jimenez on a loan deal with no option to buy. Jimenez joins Dayro Moreno, Alfredo Moreno, and Juan Arango as the team's reinforcements for the Apertura 2014 season. Jimenez was Mexican National Team member for most […]

April 13, 2017

The 32nd Annual Tijuana Book Fair Kicks-Off

TIJUANA.- This past Friday at 5pm on the dot, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran kicked-off the 32nd annual Tijuana Book Fair, which will last 10 days and takes place in the promenade of the CECUT cultural center. Also present were Jesus Flores Campbell, Director of the Municipal Institute of Art and Culture (IMAC), Vianett Medina, President […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico vs Bosnia: Players need to impress and survive

CHICAGO – The Mexican National Team prepares for its third of four World Cup preparation matches. The team is already in Chicago, Illinois where they will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at Solider Field; the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears. The match is scheduled for Tuesday May 2nd at 5:30pm (pacific time). Mexican manager […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos will face Chivas in group stage of Copa MX

TIJUANA – The Copa MX draw for the Apertura 2014 season was held on Monday morning in Mexico, and Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Calinete were place in Group 3 along with Chivas of Guadalajara, and second division sides Tepic and Zacatepec 1948. The Xolos will play a minimum of three matches against Chivas during the […]

April 13, 2017

USMNT 2-1 Turkey: Dempsey and Johnson lead USA to win

NEW JERSEY – Fabian Johnson and Clint Dempsey each scored a goal as the U.S. Men's National Team defeated Turkey 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 26,762 at Red Bull Arena. Goalkeeper Tim Howard, who played the opening 45 minutes, set a U.S. MNT record with the 54th win of his National Team […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico and USMNT veterans meet in Legends Cup

LOS ANGELES – The United States Men's National team along with the Mexican National both prepare for their participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile players who were once in their shoes also get into the spirit as 1994 and 1998 World Cup stars for USA and Mexico face each other in LA in […]

April 13, 2017

Andrew Tahmooressi Fires Lawyer As Story Unravels – What next?

So, if Mexico cannot change American legal practice, isn't the same true regarding the case of Andrew Tahmooressi? It is easy to overlook the fact that although the two countries share a border, Mexico and the U.S. are like distant neighbors, whose language, laws and customs have evolved independently. Each views the other as violent […]

April 13, 2017

Miguel Herrera: “Time to be with ‘Chapito’ “

DALLAS – Mexican National Team manager Miguel "Piojo" Herrera attended the post game still a little in shock from what had happened out on the soccer field where two of his players had to be taken to the hospital. "Right now all we want to do is go see "Chapo" (Luis Montes), the players want […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico 3-1 Ecuador: El Tri loses more than what it wins

DALLAS – The Mexican National Team walked out of the Cowboys' stadium with a 3-1 win over Ecuador in their second of four World Cup preparation matches. But the price they paid for this victory was a bit too steep as two of its starters ended up in the emergency room. Midfielder Luis Montes opened […]

April 13, 2017

Mexican and U.S. Officials Confirm that Otay Mesa II Crossing will charge toll

TIJUANA.- Representatives of the Mexican and U.S. government have confirmed that the Otay Mesa II crossing (Otay Mesa East) will break ground with construction as soon as studies justifying the necessity of the project are completed. This is according to Manuel Morales, of SIDUE – the State Infrastructure and Urban Development Secretariat- during a recent […]

April 13, 2017

7 things to know about the Tijuana Book Fair

TIJUANA.- This Friday, on May 30, the thirty-second edition of the traditional Tijuana Book Fair (Feria del Libro de Tijuana) will commence and will continue until June 8th. The event, which is considered to be one of the most important literary offerings in the region, will once again take place this year at CECUT, which […]

April 13, 2017

Jorge Cevallos is named as Baja’s “Tourism Ambassador”

TIJUANA.- Jorge Cevallos, a Mexican car racer has been named "Tourism Ambassador for Baja California", a title he states is a "great honor". The title was given to him by Oscar Escobedo, head of Baja's Secretary of Tourism. The goal is for the young racing driver to spread the good name of the state throughout […]

April 13, 2017

Baja California Week in Mexico City

During Mexico City’s Baja California week, the state’s Secretary of Economic Development, Carlo Bonfante Olache, highlighted the conditions of competitiveness in the hands of skilled labor, infrastructure, education, energy, water and natural gas available to Baja California, indicating that the state’s geographic location favors meeting the goal of capturing a billion dollars in direct foreign […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico vs Ecuador: Improvements needed

DALLAS – The Mexican National Team faces its second of four World Cup preparation matches, this time in Dallas, Texas and they'll face World Cup bound Ecuador. The match is scheduled for Saturday May 31st at 1:00pm pacific time. It will be broadcast in the United States by ESPNews (in English) and Univision and Univision […]

April 13, 2017