Baja California has once again become the epicenter of the criminal dispute between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Sinaloa Cartel, after state authorities identified a rift in the alliance between CJNG operatives and the Los Chapitos faction in various municipalities across the state. This situation is unfolding in a state that, according […]
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Just 18 Casitas. That number is no accident: Aman doesn’t create masses, it creates intimacy. Each one measures 82 square meters and was built by artisans who applied the white concrete by hand, layer by layer. The result is a space where stone, wood, and plaster do all the visual work, and where the terrace, […]
ALARMING: CASE OF BLIND MULES IN TIJUANA
This worrying situation at the border is growing. Detainees have confessed that criminal groups attach GPS trackers to their victims and use professional locksmiths or duplicate keys obtained from car dealerships to open vehicles without raising suspicion. The goal: to smuggle backpacks, altered parts, or illegal packages into the trunks without the driver noticing.Authorities and […]
BC restaurant wins award for sustainable gastronomy
Baja California solidified its presence in the 2026 Michelin Guide Mexico after receiving its fifth Michelin Green Star, an award given to the Damiana restaurant for its practices focused on sustainability and the responsible use of resources. Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda highlighted that the state accounts for almost half of the eleven Michelin […]
Suspected cat torturer in Ensenada, Baja California, formally charged
A man was arrested for alleged animal abuse or cruelty against cats after he was found transporting a cooler containing dismembered remains, which he placed on a public street in a neighborhood in the municipality of Ensenada, Baja California. Authorities from the Baja California State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reported on Saturday, May 23, the […]
Gridlocked Border Crossings Stifle Tourism, Employment, and Competitiveness in Baja California: CCE Demands Urgent Action
The increasing wait times to enter Baja California from the United States have emerged as a new threat to the border economy, tourism, and the quality of life of thousands of cross-border workers. This warning was issued by Octavio Sandoval López, Coordinating President of the state’s Business Coordinating Councils (CCE), who issued an urgent appeal […]
Rosarito ArtWalk Festival: An Act of Resistance and Cultural Gathering in Baja California
Art is not meant to be contemplated from a distance, for it is an active force within a community—an act of resistance as well as of encounter—as it sparks conversation, enlivens public spaces, and strengthens the bonds that sustain us as a society. This was the observation made by Benito del Águila, director of the […]
Mexicali—one of Baja California’s pillars in the political, economic, and industrial spheres.
Mexicali is not merely the capital of Baja California; over the years, it has established itself as one of the state’s key pillars by serving as the seat of political power, driving industrial growth, and occupying a strategic position along the U.S. border. Its development in sectors such as advanced manufacturing—along with its integration into […]
Ensenada: The Leading Cruise Destination in the Mexican Pacific
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila highlighted the strengthening of tourism in Baja California, noting its consolidation as an internationally competitive destination—a status in which the Port of Ensenada stands out as the leading cruise ship hub on the Mexican Pacific coast. During the first four months of 2026, a 28.6 percent increase in cruise passengers […]
With over 5,000 runners, the 2026 Ensenada FlashLyte International Half Marathon is celebrated.
Amidst an atmosphere of festivity, local pride, and fierce athletic competition, the 23rd Annual Ensenada FlashLyte International Half Marathon took place. The awards ceremony was presided over by the municipal mayor, Claudia Agatón, who honored the standout athletes of this year’s edition—an event held as part of the celebrations marking the 144th anniversary of Ensenada’s […]