Trans activist Susana Barrales, director of La Casita de Unión Trans, a shelter exclusively for trans migrants and refugees, was the victim of an attack when unknown people tried to set fire to her home in Tijuana, Baja California. Through a video shared on her Facebook social network, the activist showed the moment in which […]
How expensive is it to live in Tijuana? This is what you would need to cover expenses
With an estimated population of 1.96 million, Tijuana is ranked twelfth on the list of the most expensive cities to live in Mexico, according to livingcost.org, a website that stores cost of living data for 197 countries around the world and 9,294 cities. According to this database, fed by user opinions, the average net salary […]
Mayor Carlos Ibarra invites people to participate in the 45th anniversary of the Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride
An influx of between 12,000 and 15,000 tourists, with an economic impact of around 108 million pesos, is expected for the 45th anniversary edition of the Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride, scheduled for September 28. At a press conference, Mayor Carlos Ibarra Aguiar extended the invitation to local, national and foreign people to participate in the fall […]
Oceanologist and UABC student sought in Ensenada
So far this week, two people from the educational community of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), Ensenada Unit, are missing, in separate cases. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) issued two search cards to locate oceanologist Diana Yadira Vázquez Velázquez and student José Israel Carpio Ortiz. Diana Yadira, 56 years old, was last […]
Warning issued to people who use SENTRI lanes at San Ysidro Port of Entry
Tijuana police are warning drivers about a rise in “blind mule” instances at the border. This phenomenon refers to individuals who unknowingly transport narcotics or unauthorized migrants through ports of entry. The Tijuana Police Department is cautioning travelers to inspect their cars before crossing into San Diego due to this increase. According to Fernando Sánchez […]
“This is the last warning”: a series of narco-banners against Marina del Pilar, governor of BC
In less than 15 days, members of organized crime have left three narco-banners against the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, and high-ranking officials of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) and the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSCBC). The most recent was placed last Monday on a bridge in the capital city […]
Marina del Pilar Ávila launches “Seed Capital” 2024 to support Baja California entrepreneurs
Mexicali, Baja California.- Baja California entrepreneurs have the financial support, training and mentoring of the state government to start a business in their communities. They will obtain the financial support from the “Capital Semilla” 2024 program launched by Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda (Morena). Strengthening entrepreneurship in the region is one of the objectives […]
Meth worth nearly $6m found in fake watermelons at US-Mexico border
US authorities have made several significant seizures of methamphetamine hidden amongst shipments of fake fruit and vegetables recently. One such seizure was made at the San Diego port of Otay Mesa, where 2 tonnes of meth worth $5m were discovered in packages designed to look like watermelons. A shipment of celery contained over 2,500lbs of […]
US exploring using facial recognition on migrant children at Mexico border
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is exploring the use of facial recognition technology on migrant children at the Mexico border, according to a report by MIT Technology Review. The plan aims to improve facial recognition technology, but privacy experts and migrant advocates have expressed concerns about the potential consequences. The DHS already uses […]
“The carnage will begin”: banner directed at the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, is unfurled
Threats against Baja California authorities do not cease. Now it was the state governor, Marina del Pilar, who was mentioned on a banner displayed in the municipality of Mexicali. The message referred to alleged links between security agents and a criminal group. The banner was placed in the early hours of Saturday, August 17 on […]