Mexican President “Dumb?”…not really” says Rolling Stone Magazine

MEXICO.- A couple months after President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico adorned the cover of Time Magazine, under the title "Saving Mexico", in which it discussed his controversial reforms, the President will now be on the Mexican edition of Rolling Stone magazine this month. "Peña Nieto the reformer. "Dumb?…not really" is the title on the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

“Higher education in US and Mexico:

On the 95th Annual Conference of the American Council for education, held last March, took place the panel "higher education in US and Mexico": strengthening partnerships and collaboration", held in San Diego California, Dr. Fernando León García, dean of the CETYS University system, was present and shared opinions with Mara Tekach, Minister Counselor for public […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

Beer of the Week: “Luxuria” Milk Stout from Hellixir

During the Second Craft-Beer Tasting at the La Plaza center, I had the pleasure of trying this exquisite beer created by our friends from Cervecería Hellixir, a Tijuana brewery that I think was somewhat interesting, since I am usually not much of a fan of the style. It had an excellent taste and very smooth […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM PDT

Baja California strengthens ties with Binational Companies

MEXICALI.- In an effort to strengthen binational ties between officials and companies on both sides of the border, Carlo Bonfante of Baja's Economic Development Department joined a recent panel discussion with members and investors of Irvine's Chamber of Commerce. The panel's objective was to position the state of Baja as an ally for investors, due […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos 0-0 Toluca: Xoloitzcuintles protect their home goal

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente finish their quarterfinal first leg match at the Estadio Caliente against Toluca in a 0-0 draw. Xolos dominated the entire match but could not find their finishing touch to get a goal, but they did manage to keep Toluca from scoring an away goal. The better part of […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Mexican Food Items consumed at historic levels in the US

Mexico is becoming an international contender when it comes to Mexican Cuisine. It is one of the most diverse and accessible types of cuisine in the world- yet the flavors can be so complex. It is also listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO, along with Mariachi music. Few other countries have its […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Lime Crisis: Mexico could lose its main lime customers

UNITED STATES.- There is a lime crisis: everyone south of the border knows this and lives with it on a daily basis. Mexico assumed that only they would be impacted by the shortage, but in reality the US is also greatly impacted. Because of complications due to the climate, as well as the insecurity in […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos vs Toluca: Welcome back to the playoffs

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente host Toluca in the Estadio Caliente on Thursday evening (8:00pm local pacific time) in the first leg of the Clausura 2014 quarterfinals. The Xolos will be making their return to the playoffs after a whole year’s absence; last time they participated in the Liga MX playoffs they went […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce: Serving the business community since 1871

Last February we celebrated the 143 anniversary of the Regional Chamber of Commerce in San Diego (SDRCHC), founded in 1871 in order to organize the business community to help make San Diego a better place to do business. Jerry Sanders, President of the SDRCHC, welcomed everyone to the event. He said that all these years […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Law Approved Allowing Use of Maternal Name

MEXICO CITY.- Soon, parents in the country will be able to invert the order of their childrens' last name, to have their mother's maiden name come before the paternal last name on birth certificates. The EFE reports that the Justice Commission of the Chamber of Deputies has approved reforms to the Federal Civil Code which […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Clausura 2014 Liga MX playoffs kicks off tonight

MEXICO – The Clausura 2014 season of the LIGA Bancomer MX kicks off its quarterfinals stage tonight Wednesday April 30th with two first leg matches. It will continue tomorrow Thursday May 1st with the two other first leg matches. WEDNESDAY: Club America vs Santos Laguna – 6:00pm (pacific) Fifth place America host fourth place Santos […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

“Start-up Tijuana” forms in support of new businesses

TIJUANA.- The City Council signed a collaborative agreement with representatives of organizations dedicated to furthering regional economical growth. In doing so they sought to bring the entrepreneurial community together and encourage responsible business development in Tijuana. At the event — held on April 29 at the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) — the Secretary of Economic […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Hispanic Federations of Los Angeles visit Tijuana

Hispanic Chambers and Southern California press took a tour to familiarize themselves with the city of Tijuana, along with Tijuana Chambers and Associations and city government representatives, by invitation of COTUCO (Tijuana Visitor and Convention Office) and the North East Hotels Association. The purpose of the tour is to strengthen ties between these two cities, […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM PDT

Fernando Arce begs for home support for Xolos

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente are set to take on Toluca in the quarterfinals of the Clausura 2014 season of LIGA Bancomer MX. Speaking with the press prior to the team's training session, Fernando Arce sent the message to Tijuana fans to come and support the team. "It is important to have the […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Tijuana’s Revitalization Spreads South to Rosarito Beach

TIJUANA.- The unbecoming tourist attractions of Mexico's most transited border city became somehow less attractive once the mire of a post–911 border wait became a constant and unavoidable deterrent for visitors — Tijuana tourism's proverbial nail–in–coffin. The border wait has yet to improve, and time will tell whether the $732 million San Ysidro Port of […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

They Tried to “Venezuelize” the Internet : Juan Manuel Gastelum

TIJUANA.-The federal representative, Juan Manuel Gastelum Buenrostro, discusses the PRI party's initiative that threatened to censor the Internet, and would have meant a huge back step for freedom rights in this country. In an exclusive interview with San Diego Red, the legislator admitted that he would love to compete in Tijuana's mayoral race, but assures […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

New Social Media trend #TodosSomosMacacos

SAN DIEGO.- Dani Alves ignited a massive response from all those against racism. During a recent soccer match, a Villareal fan threw a banana at him on the field, as a racist reference to the fact that he is of South American origin. In response, he very coothly ate the banana, surprising spectators before continuing […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Tijuana Xolos hold onto playoff spot

TIJUANA – Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente won the league championship in December of 2012. They then went the entire 2013 year without making a playoff appearance. But in the first semester of 2014 the Xolos are once again back in the final eight fighting for another league title. The Xoloitzcuintles went into last Friday […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

ERIC CORNELL

During a two day program meant to inspire students and professors, the physics Nobel Prize winner, Eric A. Cornell spoke at CETYS University’s Mexicali campus. Organized by Honeywell Hometown Solutions through the Honeywell Initiative for Science and Engineering (HISE), the visit’s purpose was to cultivate and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, as […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT

Alfonso Cuarón questions Mexican President on Energy Reform

MEXICO.- This morning, several national news outlets published a series of questions posed by Alfonso Cuarón, Oscar-Winning Mexican Film Director of Gravity, to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in relation to the recent energy reform legislation. His open questions have caused quite a frenzy on social media sites. Previously, Cuarón expressed that he was against […]

April 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM PDT