Mexico’s new history

By now national and international media besides the IFE's preliminary counting has awarded the election's victory to Enrique Peña Nieto, representative of the Alliance for Mexico, the union celebrated between the Institutional Revolutionary Party and the Mexican Green Ecologist Party. At this moment the PREP has Enrique Peña Nieto with 38.05% (18',331,610 votes), Andrés Manuel […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto talks to Mexico after winning the presidential elections

MEXICO.- The Institutional Revolutionary Party's (PRI) candidate, Enrique Peña Nieto, has won the Mexican elections today, according to temporary data made public by the electoral authorities, a virtual victory that the leftwing candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador has not recognized yet. Just as the pre-election surveys predicted, the PRI's candidate has obtained a comfortable victory […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto will be the next mexican president

Just a few minutes ago Leonardo Valdés Zurita, Chairman of the Federal Institution of Elections (IFE in Spanish) nationally broadcasted a message regarding the presidential elections of Mexico. He stated that over 62% of the Mexican citizens in the position to vote went to the booths to do so; that means approximately 49 millions of […]

April 13, 2017

Haliotis: A Seafood Lover’s Haven in Ensenada

By Tom Gatch vía Baja.com Finding a decent seafood eatery in Ensenada is a bit like walking down the beach in search of a sea shell; it doesn't usually take too long to discover what you're looking for. But those who are seeking a truly gourmet dining experience may face a somewhat greater challenge.While there […]

April 13, 2017

Martinez salvages Xolos tie against Club America in friendly

Fidel Martinez slipped his jersey over his head Saturday night. He then helicoptered it over his head, gripping it in his hand while dashing to the sideline near his team's bench. The Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles striker was mobbed by teammates, some piling on to his back and shoulders. The newly acquired forward had just scored […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico ready for this Sunday elections

A total of 79,454,802 people will decide who is to be the next President of Mexico this Sunday as well as choosing somebody to fill one of 2,126 positions elected by popular vote like senators, representatives, mayors and governors. Citizens will have 10 hours to vote, from 8 am (13.00 GMT) to 4 pm (23.00 […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana Xolos earning respect from powerhouse teams

Miguel Herrera is blunt. The Club America coach typically won't shy away from a subject, especially when it comes to Mexican soccer. The often outspoken coach has stirred controversy in the past. It didn't matter where he was coaching, Monterrey, Atlante and Veracruz. It was no surprise that Herrera spoke freely about Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles, […]

April 13, 2017

Corona Beer sold to belgium company for 20 Billion

Grupo Modelo from México agreed to sell its remaining 50% to Belgian beer company Anheuser-Bush for 20.100 millions of dollars making AB the sole owner of Modelo, informed the Mexican company today. In a press release sent to the Mexican Stock Market (BMV in Spanish) it specifies that with this operation the Corona beer "will […]

April 13, 2017

Prices to drop on SR-125 starting this Saturday

SAN DIEGO.- Just as promised, starting this weekend, the toll fees of the State Route 125, located to the east of San Diego will go down. Through a press release, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), who just recently acquired the road, announced the reduction in charges with the goal of encouraging people to […]

April 13, 2017

Tijuana to host livestock expo

Even though farm animals are not one of Baja California's strong points other than for the milk, the first livestock expo of the area will be held in Tijuana this summer from July 20 to August 12 at the Alamar show center. A recreational, commercial and entrepreneurial event for the whole family is what this […]

April 13, 2017

Muse to sing the official theme of London 2012

Muse, one of the biggest international music groups from the United Kingdom presented their song "Survival" as the official theme for London 2012 after being chosen by a committee that organizes the Games. The song will also be the first single from their album "The 2nd Law" which could hit stores on September 17 this […]

April 13, 2017

Mexico SOS 132

Movement "Yo soy 132" ("I am 132") was born as a protest from the student community of the Universidad Iberoamericana to presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto's visit. After members of the Institutional Revolution Party (PRI) claimed that the young protesters had been paid by opposing political parties, the students made a video where 131 of […]

April 13, 2017

“Ready Lane” to open in Tecate

Authorities from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the launch of a Ready Lane pilot program in Tecate's crossing border; it will operate during July and August, and only on Sundays . The decision whether this entry port keeps the program or not will be based on the results it shows. "The pilot program […]

April 13, 2017

Glasmus – Self Titled EP

Listening to the self-titled EP from Tijuana-based band, Glasmus, offers a pleasant sensation of rock that without a doubt has been influenced by some post-rock and a little bit of post-punk. All these reasons provide the record and its six fantastic tracks with unique character. With tones of rock, post-rock and a touch of post-punk, […]

April 13, 2017

Peña Nieto’s domestic abuse on the spotlight

Through her Twitter account, actress Laura Zapata informs that the presidential candidate aggressively attacked his wife Angélica Rivera,also an actress, last may. In order to recover, declares Zapata, Angélica Rivera went to the Ángeles Hospital in Mexico City, where she paid for an entire floor of the building. Rivera's stay in said Hospital had already […]

April 13, 2017

Popotla Fishing Village – Off the Beaten Track

Many have heard of Puerto Nuevo, a lobster village, an adventure in eating experiences. Few, however, have the same pleasure of knowing Popotla, Km 38. Just south of Baja Studios there is an arch and a dirt road leading into a little village full of tiny eateries and curio shops. Unlike Puerto Nuevo, much more […]

April 13, 2017

Bersin asks for shared responsibility regarding immigration

He respects Mexico's decision about the Tijuana-San Diego border. About the Mexican Government closing the crossing border known as Puerta México next October, he explained that, even if that's not what it was agreed to in the beginning, he respects the "change of plans". "We are living a situation where Mexico is telling us to […]

April 13, 2017

Arizona immigration law: a victory for all and a defeat too

When the United States Supreme Court's ruling over Law S.B. 1070, known to some by "Arizona's Anti-immigration Law", was announced advocates and opponents alike called it a victory. The decision rejected parts of the law but approved one of its items: Arizona's State Police will be able to look up the migratory status of any […]

April 13, 2017

Javier Bardem and Thalía will get a star

Mexican singer Thalía and Spanish actor Javier Bardem are the only two Hispanic artists whose star will be unveiled this 2013 on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The list, composed by 24 artists encompassing television, music, motion pictures, theater and radio, was made public by Hollywood's Chamber of Commerce. "I just saw a webcast of the […]

April 13, 2017

Cataviña – World Class Cuisine in Baja

The courses continued on the hearty path, and now is the time to wipe your mouth if you have started to drool a bit. The next plate to come out was Sole wrapped in a zucchini carpaccio with a lime sauce, tomatoes and black olives. At first I didn't want to ruin the presentation, but […]

April 13, 2017