Mexican users are Carlos Slim’s cash cows for operations around the world

MEXICO.- El Financiero recently published an analysis related to America Movil's various operations around the world in comparison to Mexico. The telecom conglomerate owned by Carlos Slim, which is the parent company of Mexico's Telcel, obtains more earnings per client in Mexico than in other country for the same service. The report indicates that this […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

Historic Drought in California

CALIFORNIA. – The North American Drought Monitor published its report on the monthly rain levels and water reserve levels in the state, and the results are not promising -58% percent of the state is dryer than ever. [/p] In July, the monitor showed that the majority of the state is experiencing record drought levels. It […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

Binational Airport Bridge Almost 80% Complete

TIJUANA.- The binational bridge that will connect Tijuana's Airport terminal with a terminal north of the border is now between seventy and eighty percent complete, according to members of the Economic Development Commision of Tijuana (CDT). The bridge will fulfill two purposes, that of a pedestrian bridge to cross the border — including customs facilities […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

Win Tickets to the Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Concert in San Diego

SAN DIEGO.- On October 15, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull will be joining up in concert in San Diego to play their greatest hits, and SanDiegoRed.com in partnership with AELIVE are offering you a chance to go for free. Keep reading to learn how. To win one of five double passes to the event, you must […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

Tijuana coffee culture: a day with the roasters at Café Sur a Norte

TIJUANA.-You have to wait and listen for the first crack. After that, the beans begin to open and transform to rich tones of hazelnut and cocoa. And then you breathe deep, and that familiar enticing coffee aroma rises into the air. Alex Reyes Salas, owner and roaster at Café Sur a Norte in downtown Tijuana […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

SEDECO for whom does it work?

Baja California's Ministry of Economic Development is the first body to which a thematic magazine as BusinesConexion has to keep an eye on, being that our vocation is that of Economic Development in all areas, as a goal to improve this Mega-region's inhabitants' life quality, we can only hope for this dependence to accomplish its […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

The evolution of Food Garden Tijuana

Food Garden is part of a global trend, an improved version of what are commonly known as food courts, or food halls. Food Garden has many offerings in a single spot, with gourmet food, elaborate meals, local flavor and everything is freshly made. Food Garden Founder, Ricardo Nevarez Martinez, was inspired on a trip to […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

Confrontation between Congressman and Undocumented Immigrants Caught on Tape

IOWA- Two undocumented immigrants got into it yesterday with one of the Republican congressmen who has been the most outspoken against any type of immigration reform, and it was all caught on tape. Another Congressman appeared to flee when he saw the undocumented migrants. Both immigrants are activists, Erika Andiola and Cesar Vargas, who both […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:54 PM PDT

Beer of the Week: Border Psycho Brewery’s “Cream Ale”

TIJUANA.- This week we got a chance to take part in the TJ Beerfest 2014 press conference, along with many of the most recognized craft breweries in the region, including Border Psycho Brewery, one of my favorites. It had been a while since I managed to sneak in a craft beer, so I indulged myself […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:53 PM PDT

Tijuana Tech Tour Promotes Regional Tech Sector Development

TIJUANA.- With the goal of promoting capital investment and growth in the tech sector, Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazaran initiated the first annual Tijuana Tech Tour. The weekend long event brought together many notable personalities in the field, who place in conferences and discussed the economic advantages of this region. During the event’s inauguration, which took […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:53 PM PDT

Pope Francis is the Most Influential Twitter User

An international consultancy firm, Burson-Marsteller, conducted a studied entitled "Twiplomacy" and determined that Pope Francis is the most influential diplomat on Twitter. This is the third year that the Twiplomacy study has been published by the firm. The leader of the catholic church has more than 14 million followers if you combine his 9 profiles, […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:53 PM PDT

California and Baja might share Energy resources

SAN DIEGO.- Near the final leg of a trade delegation tour in Mexico, one of the most popular topics of discussion by California Governor Jerry Brown was that California and Baja California might soon share energy resources. Brown indicated that the possibility of the two neighboring states sharing energy resources is not unlikely, and even […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:53 PM PDT

Former Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi back in Jail After Second Day in Court

Andrew Tahmooressi, the former Marine who has spent the last four months in jail after getting caught entering Mexico with three illegal weapons and over four-hundred rounds of ammo, is back in jail tonight after his second full day in court. During today's hearing, four witnesses were questioned by Tahmooressi's attorney: two customs employees and […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:52 PM PDT

Tourist Arriving by Plane in Mexico Increases by 10.9%

MEXICO.- During the first half of this year, Mexico has received 6.9 million international visitors by airplane, a 10.9% increase when compared to the same period last year. According to the Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR), with information obtained from a database of the National Institute of Migration (INM), the agency indicated that United States is […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:52 PM PDT

TJ in CHINA presents : “The Layered Process As Self Documentation”

Tijuana's urban space seems to be a constant work in progress. Bright squares of super contemporary glass & steel lofts contrast with the soft curving corners of streamline arte moderne style apartments of the 1940s and 50s. And down every alley you can find pieces of old painted wood, plastic pipes, cable, glass, and concrete […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:52 PM PDT

10th Annual TJ Beer Fest Just Around the Corner

The 10th annual, internationally famous, TJ Beer Fest is just around the corner, and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Baja California ever more is becoming a beer hub, thanks to the large amount of craft beer producers and fans. Baja is Mexico’s craft beer capital and this event will showcase that. More […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:52 PM PDT

U.S. House passes “Border Bill” to address surge at the Border

Yesterday, just hours before adjourning for a five-week recess, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a two-fold plan to address the so-called "humanitarian crisis" along the U.S.-Mexico border, mainly to address the surge of thousands of unaccompanied minors arriving from Central America. The House first passed a $694 million border-security plan, and then passed legislation […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:52 PM PDT

Manny Pacquiao continues his political endeavors

SAN DIEGO.- The Filipino boxer famous for defeating the most distinguished Mexican boxers appears to be more interested in politics as of late, and as a result might be putting down his boxing gloves. Manny Pacquiao owes a lot to the sport and has taken advantage of every opportunity it has given him by making […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:51 PM PDT

An interview with Baja’s First Lady Brenda Ruacho de Vega

The way a person speaks when they are excited by a cause is a dead give-away. Passion knows no boundaries and those that are inspired can't help but express it in the way they talk and act. Such is the case with Brenda Raucho de Vega, Baja's First Lady. As is customary in Mexico, the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:51 PM PDT

Is Tijuana the Next Silicon Valley?

A recent article published by Aljazeera America took an in-depth look at the tech scene that is developing on both sides of the Tijuana-San Diego border, or the Cali-Baja region as it is known. The article demonstrates how it is very possible that this region may one day become the next Silicon Valley. The article […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:51 PM PDT