Migrants in Mexico : Rapes, Kidnappings and Much More

MEXICO- Amnesty International (A.I.) today criticized the Mexican government that is headed by Enrique Peña Nieto, for its lack of attention to the abuse cases towards migrants that are happening around the country and that are also on the rise, according to this non-governmental organization. "The number of 'illegal migrants' passing through Mexico increased during […]

Francis I : the new Pope

Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church and who will now become Pope number 266 from a long line of Pope’s that started with San Pedro. 115 cardinals from around the world gathered at the Sistine Chapel, which this result has now come to an end after four […]

Goodman signs one year contract with Chargers

The Chargers announced that wide receiver/return specialist Richard Goodman, an exclusive-rights free agent, signed his one-year contract tender today. Goodman is entering his fourth season with the Chargers. A former undrafted free agent, Goodman spent most of his rookie season (2010) on the team's practice squad. In 2011, he played in all 16 games and […]

Twinkies Make a Comeback

Twinkies will make a comeback to retail outlets by this summer, after Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co were declared the winners of the Hostess auction, and who will now have the rights to these famous name brand products. Dean Metropoulos, founder of one of the organizations confirmed the news and said that they […]

7 year old boy dies from bullying

On March 9, 2013 in the state of Jalisco, Mexico 7 year old Jonathan Avalos Ortiz died, due to an injury that was caused to him by another 13 year old boy name "Beto", who assaulted him and dipped his head into a toilet in order for him to give up his money. This incident […]

North Korea Prepares Army for War

After openly threatening the United States and South Korea, North Korea has held true to their word and announced today that the citizens of the North Korean nation have begun joining the country's military forces. Publications made by North Korean newspapers "Rodong Sinmun", have published announcements of the citizens themselves, who are seeking to join […]

Could this be the new iPhone 5s or 6?

Much has been said of the company in Cupertino, CA. lately, which rumors of the new iPhone go from a low-end iPhone, a mini iPhone and even iPhone's in other colors. But recently in a video allegedly leaked by AppleInsider, it shows the new "iPhone 6". Although many people are already expecting the most obvious, […]

Stocks Drop after Telecommunication Reform Announced in Mexico

Yesterday morning, the initiative to create a constitutional reform in telecommunications was presented to Congress in Mexico. "The democratic spirit of this reform is clear: to serve the country although it may have some challenges. But, it also opens up new opportunities that will allow for companies in this industry to grow, invest and innovate, […]

Unexpected Wait Time at U.S.-Mexico Border

Monday usually brings everyone back to reality at the international border of San Ysidro – Tijuana. And because of all of the traffic that is created from those who are heading back to school and work, this day is generally the worst day of the week as far as the waiting time goes to cross […]

Car Tire Funeral in Tijuana

First there was the "Pothole Birthday" celebration, now it's a funeral service for a car tire. The group "Let us love Tijuana" makes another video in an attempt to attract the attention of authorities, about such an obvious situation that happens in the city and requires a prompt response. "Millions of tires have been killed […]

Murdered Journalist in Mexico leads to new Policies

MEXICO. – The Mexican press group "Zocalo," announced that it will now refrain from publishing information related to organized crime, considering that "there are no security guarantees for journalism" and in order to ensure "the integrity and security" of its staff. The decision was taken by the Editorial Board of Zocalo, which publishes editions in […]

Startup Weekend in Tijuana : Third edition

In the Startup weekend on April 5 through the 7th that will be held at the Bit Center in Tijuana, a team of specialists will have only 54 hours to transform an idea into a project. In the events third edition now, it will once again open its door to innovation, software programmers, graphic designers, […]

New Presidential Elections in Venezuela

[p]April 14 will be the date when Venezuelans will go to the polls again to elect their new president. It will either be Nicolas Maduro or Henrique Capriles. [/p] The President of the Electoral Power in Venezuela, Tibisay Lucena, said on Saturday that it would be on Sunday and Monday when parties can nominate their […]

The Tail End of Lobster Season in Baja

By Shari Bondy ViaBaja.com Central Baja California Sur is famous for it's successful commercial fishing industry and the stars of the show are the high quality red lobster and abalone we have in bountiful numbers here. The fishing cooperatives are very proud of their stewardship of the species they fish and they have won international […]

Hot Springs and Hot Tubs: Getting into Hot Water in Baja

Unlike many regions within the Republic of Mexico, Baja California was originally formed by intense seismic activity and massive volcanic eruptions that have also helped to create the rugged, rocky coastline for which the peninsula has become famous. One beguiling aspect of this type of terrain is an abundance of hydrothermal aquifers that hold seemingly […]

Xolos 0–1 Gallos Blancos : Queretaro defeats Tijuana

The Tijuana Xolos suffered their fourth loss of the season this time to Club Queretaro. The game on Saturday night was for the tenth week of the Liga MX. Club manager Antonio Mohamed presented nine changes from his usual starting lineup, to give his players some rest; this of course with the Copa Libertadores match […]

From Escort to Mexican Congresswoman, Giselle Arellano

Preparations underway for Shells & New Wine Festival

The fruits of the sea and earth will come together at the "Festival of Shells and New Wine" as part of the Harvest Festival season. April 19, 20 and 21 will be the dates for this gastronomic gala at the Hotel Coral and Marina in Ensenada, where one can enjoy three days of various activities. […]

Mexico beats Team USA 5-2 at the WBC

PHOENIX, ARIZONA.- Baseball in the United States never looked so sad, as Team Mexico had a fantastic night to beat Team USA 5-2 in a game from Group D of the World Baseball Classic. The Mexican team took advantage early in the game by scoring twice during the first inning, and with a home run […]

Venezuela’s Unconstitutional President may lead to Civil War

Former Venezuelan presidential candidate, Henrique Cariles, at a press conference said that the appointment of Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela was unconstitutional. "You do not decide who the president is," he told members of the National Assembly. "The death of President should serve as reference for the country to reflect on the future," he […]