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Historic Cuban Immigration Reform
A new Cuban era began this Monday thanks to the reform of an immigration law that will allow Cuban citizens to travel abroad. Also, those who have previously left the island years ago will now be able to come back. With this reform, Cuban citizens will be also allowed to stay out of the country […]
Tijuana Police Department goals for 2013
Corruption rates have also declined considerably, now that officers have better working conditions, it is difficult for them to risk it all just for a bribe. It is noticeable when an officer is conducting these types of activities, and in many cases they are investigated immediately and separated from the institution. During 2013, Tijuana will […]
Films and Fashion
Factory Girl, 2006: Main Characters: Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce y Hayden Christensen. Director: George Hickenlooper This film is about the relationship between Andy Warhol and his inspiration, Eddie Sedwick, whom both worked in Warhol's shop in New York. The clothing, dialogue and story make this a dream film for any fashionista. The Devil Wears Prada, […]
Two Spaniards who disappeared in Mexico are found
MEXICO.- Mexican authorities have found alive two Spanish cousins who disappeared six days ago in the western state of Michoacan, the possible victims of a kidnaping, officials told EFE on Sunday. The assistant prosecutor for Michoacan, Marco Vinicio Garibay, told EFE that the two Spaniards are receiving medical care at the Regional Hospital in Uriangato, […]
Rape in India continues
Last Friday night, a 29 year old Indian woman was raped in back of a bus while on her way home. Similar to the attack that occurred a few weeks ago of a 23 year old student that made headlines all over the world, and that resulted to her death from the attack. In this […]
Mexican champion Tijuana beats Leon
TIJUANA, BC.- Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente continues its unbeaten streak at home Saturday night with a 1-0 win against rival Club Leon FC in a Week 2 match up of the LIGA MX 2013 Clausura. The Xoloitzcuintles haven't lost in the regular season at Estadio Caliente since Santos Laguna left with a 3-1 win […]
Obama closer to an Immigration Reform
According to a report in the New York Times, President Barack Obama hopes to present an immigration reform this year, which he will seek to put some pressure on the members of the U.S. Congress for the creation of this reform that could benefit 11 million people who are in this country illegally. While Republicans […]
Mexico : Indians vs. Drug Cartels
Tecoanapa, Mexico – Hundreds of peasants and Indians in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero have responded to the scourge of organized crime by arming themselves, detaining suspected criminals and setting up checkpoints at the entrances to their communities, EFE confirmed. Residents of the municipalities of Ayutla de los Libres, Tecoanapa, Florencio Villarreal, Cuautepec, Copala […]
Walmart Mexico: allegations of systematic bribery
MEXICO.- The Mexican unit of U.S.-based retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said in a statement that it has provided information regarding the corruption allegations it faces and reiterated its pledge to continue cooperating with Mexican authorities. The statement was issued Friday, a day after U.S. congressmen Elijah Cummings and Henry Waxman divulged a letter they […]
Dog attack case in Mexico causes distrust towards authorities
The deep distrust of the Mexican authorities has come up again after the discovery of the bodies of four people, whom allegedly according to officials, died from dog attacks, an explanation that many people refuse to believe. "Mexicans do not believe anyone, not the church or political parties and far less believes in the police," […]
U.S. petition to build the “Death Star” from Star Wars
One of the rules of the Obama administration is that when a petition exceeds 25,000 signatures from the "We the People" website, the White House is required to give an official response. In this case, the petition was a proposal to build "The Death Star", a weapon capable of destroying an entire planet just like […]
Xolos defend their crown at home
TIJUANA, BC. – For the first time this Saturday, fans from the border region will witness Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente play against Leon. A team whom they beat while on their way on obtaining the championship title from the Apertura 2012 tournament of the Liga MX. The red and black team will be seeking […]
4 tortured bodies found in western Mexico
MEXICO.- Gangland violence has claimed five more lives in Mexico's second-most-populous city Guadalajara, Jalisco state authorities said Friday. The bodies of three men were found before dawn in Morelos, a neighborhood on Guadalajara's south side, sources in the state Attorney General's Office and the municipal police told EFE. Two of the victims were decapitated. The […]
Interview with race car driver Jorge Cevallos
"It`s very difficult to open a path to Formula One, people aren't used to it, but is something is growing very quickly in America. There is a new circuit in Texas and there are a few drivers over in Europe, Alexander Rossi and Conor Daly, they are the two top drivers that are knocking at […]
The history behind Chanel No.5
The highly prestigious and classic fashion house Chanel, for the first time opens its drawers to their files of their most famous and enigmatic perfume, Chanel No. 5. This will be done by showing a documentary series on Youtube. Chanel No. 5 was created by Mademoiselle Coco Chanel in 1921, a major challenge for that […]
Mexican auto industry sets new records for exports
Mexico City, Jan 10 (EFE).- Mexico's production of motor vehicles grew 12.8 percent last year to a record 2.88 million units as exports increased 9.9 percent to 2.35 million, also a new high, the AMIA industry association said Thursday. The strength of the export sector compensated for slow sales at home, AMIA said. The United […]
IFFHS rankings: Xolos, the 5th best team in Mexico
TIJUANA, BC. According to the latest world rankings by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics, published yesterday January 10, 2013, Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is the fifth best team in Mexico and number 217th in the world. The ranking of teams from all over the world on this list are determined […]
Assets of family members of “El Chapo” Guzman are frozen by U.S.
WASHINGTON. – The U.S. Treasury Department has extended sanctions to seven family members of the leader of the Sinaloa cartel, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Sanctions targeted to drown this criminal organization financially through the freezing of assets. This decision was announced this week to include the lieutenant and father in-law of "El Chapo" Guzman to […]
Good bye Microsoft Messenger
"Renovate or Die" has been taken literally by Microsoft who as of March 15, 2013, the company will be killing the Messenger, Microsoft Messenger Live that is, and will be substituting it for Skype. Microsoft notified users about this change via email. Instant messages, video calls and land line calls among others services will be […]
Harvard University petition against former Mexican President Felipe Calderon
The ex-president of Mexico, Felipe Calderon, this month had to been already incorporated into the Harvard University staff, but due to some protests against him and a petition that was created at change.org that has 13,000 signatures so far, and counting, has slowed down this process. The type of policies and the way that Felipe […]