Fidel Castro suffers stroke

Since last March, the ex-president of Cuba, Fidel Castro has not been seen in public, which is something that has had his followers a bit worried, but his son Alejandro had indicated that everything was fine, and even a few days ago the Cuban government had publicized a letter that was signed by Castro. Just […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

TI President: Tijuana Manufacturing “Slave Factories”

On Monday October 15th in the newspaper El Mexicano of Tijuana, a full page insertion appeared directed to Mr. José Galicot Behar, President of "Tijuana Innovadora, the Smart Border 2012." Through an open letter businessman Arturo Gonzalez Cruz, who is also the President of the Board for Sports and Social Club Campestre of Tijuana, BC, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

The impact of religious beliefs of Latinos on politics.

When it comes to religion and politics its always two things that do not go well together, because there will always be comments that will always cause some discomfort or problems, but a new study that was done by PEW Hispanic research center, showed that there is a relation between both of these and other […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

What to do in case you lose your passport or it’s stolen

The most common problem that the U.S. Consulate is faced with, is lost or stolen passports of U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Mexico. What should you do in this case? In case of an emergency, a consulate officer may issue you a temporary passport within a 24 hour period, but this type of document […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Restaurant El Rey Sol Celebrates 65 Years: Ensenada’s French Connection

By Tom Gatch Via Baja.com Restaurant El Rey Sol: Ensenada's French Connection When visitors first see the prominent sign above one of Ensenada's most popular restaurants, El Rey Sol, it is quite likely that many may assume that it is a reference to some ancient Aztec god.Actually, it is meant to pay homage to France's […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Joe Corona from Tijuana’s Xolos makes his debut with the U.S soccer team

TIJUANA, BC.- Around the 89th minute of the game between US and Guatemala, the score board already showed a 3-1, which would put the stars and stripes team in the Concacaf final qualifying rounds to Brazil’s World Cup 2014; Jurgen Klinsmann, United States head coach then sent Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles midfielder Joe Corona to warm […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Chapo Guzman’s daughter could be freed

The arrest of Gisselle Alejandrina Guzman Salazar immediately triggered a controversy, of whether or not she was in fact the daughter of notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman? Yesterday the U.S. attorney's office said they could not confirm or deny this, however, it has now been confirmed that she actually is the daughter of […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Baja California companies succeed abroad

During yesterday's activities at Tijuana Innovadora under the banner of Innovative Organizational Excellence, the first part of the conference was about the success of companies from Baja California abroad and nationwide. The panel was moderated by Juan Manuel Hernandez, businessman and former president of COPARMEX. Representing other institutions that were invited was, Marquez Maria Eugenia […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

New ‘Asset’ Map Unveiled at Tijuana Innovadora 2012: Revolutionary Tool to Highlight Bi-National Industries

Via Baja.com Tijuana Innovadora 2012 is breaking new ground daily as cultural and industrial leaders explode new ideas and technologies onto the scene. A key focus of this international conference, that is taking place from October 11-21, is to encourage economic growth along the California-Mexico border. This year the conference is organized into three themes, […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Do you have an emergency abroad?

When a U.S. citizen is out of the country, he or she should follow the laws of that country, or better said, just go with the most popular way "when in Rome, do as the romans do". But what should a U.S. citizen do in case of an emergency? The U.S. consulate advises all citizens […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

The new window to the culture in Tijuana

Shop 29 is a bit different because it's a shop for graffers, where they paint, make shirts and sell everything a graffer might need, and also now they are becoming a tattoo shop. Frank Romero who is someone also involved in this project commented to us that "the name of the 'shop 29' is named […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Lobster, Puerto Nuevo Style: The Lobster Village Comes out of its Shell for Lobster Season!

Choosing a lobster: During lobster season, young men, known as "hawkers," come out into the street and right up to your car, displaying a live lobster, hoping you'll dine with them. While the huge lobsters are impressive, chefs and waiters will tell you that the medium-size lobsters are more tender and sweet. But watch out […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

World’s most powerful drug lord’s daughter held in San Diego

SAN DIEGO- Alejandrina Gisselle Guzman Salazar, who is the daughter of the leader of the cartel of Sinaloa "El Chapo", was detained on Friday at the San Ysidro entrance, accused of fraud, illegal use of visas, permits and other official documents. Guzman Salazar informed U.S. authorities that her father was Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, which […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

ID’s for immigrants?

An average of 4.3 million of immigrants live in Los Angeles, which is the reason that the mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has proposed a measure to give all of these people and identification card, that can be used as a bank card as well. This measure is similar to the one that is being used in […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

The 287g program will run until the end of 2012

CHARLOTTE, NC. – The Immigration and Customs Enforcement will continue with the 62 programs of the 287g until the end of the year, which identifies undocumented criminals in local jails, on the eve of the activation of Secure Communities 2013. "The process of identification and deportation of criminals with a history by Secure Communities, executed […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:30 AM PDT

Obama maintains the Latino vote

In recent surveys, it is not a big surprise that the Latino community still prefers to vote for Obama instead of Romney. Their recent policies and speeches aside from the presidential debate, where the topic of Immigration reform has not been even mentioned, has had some negative effects: Obama has gone from 72% of Latinos […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:29 AM PDT

They defend Tijuana with a frying pan in hand

They use to say that Tijuana was just like a taco and a hamburger, just because of its bi-national status, but this old saying is starting to become just that, old. Since the arrival of Baja Med, it has been creating a whole new zip code of the culinary map in Mexico. Tijuana, which is […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:29 AM PDT

5 things you didn’t know about Tijuana – Not the usual list

Anyone who has been in Tijuana, even for a few days, knows that the city is not exactly like they imagined it to be. It's not a small city and it can take a while to get around. According to Wikipedia, "Tijuana is the western-most city in Mexico, and consequently in Latin America, and the […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:29 AM PDT

Mexico’s new port of entry “El Chaparral”

The General Services Administration (GSA) informed that on Monday October 15th, the port of entry into Mexico will close three of its lanes, due to repairs in which the lanes will be closed for a time period of 12 hours. Lanes 4, 5 and 6 from San Diego into Tijuana will be closed beginning at […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:29 AM PDT

The Vazquez Sounds begin a revolution in Tijuana

It was time now for the concert and the president of DIF Tijuana, Carolina Bustamante thanked the press for their time, and also all of the businessmen who offered their support to make this event possible for all the families here in Tijuana. The concert now began and the Vazquez Sounds were introduced, Gustavo, Abelardo […]

April 13, 2017 at 7:29 AM PDT