Carlos Slim: Mexican Billionaire New Investment

MEXICO.- Billionaire Carlos Slim, ranked by Forbes as the world's richest person, said he planned to invest more than 4 billion pesos (about $317 million USD) over the next three years to support Mexico's education system. "We will invest more than 4 billion pesos to support connectivity, the development of digital libraries and the equipping […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

Playlist of songs to avoid car collisions

The website Confused.com put together a list of the top 10 songs to drive to, songs which because of their rhythm help to prevent car collisions. According to a study conducted by Professor Simon Moore from the London Metropolitan University, after analyzing some of the songs that made it into this list, the study revealed […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

Vittorio Missoni’s plane has been possibly found

It has been a little more than a week now in which the plane that entrepreneur and head of the house of fashion Missoni, Vittorio Missoni, has been missing along with his wife whom both mysteriously disappeared while flying over Venezuela. This Saturday, officials from Caracas, Venezuela, issued a statement informing that the Venezuelan military […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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," […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:59 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:58 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:58 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:58 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:58 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:58 AM PDT

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 […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:58 AM PDT