Drug trafficking, officials and power in Baja California

The arrest in the United States of Fernando Luis Esquer Díaz, allegedly caught attempting to smuggle nearly 70 kilograms of methamphetamine into the country, has once again placed Baja California at the center of an uncomfortable debate: the possible infiltration of drug trafficking networks within public service structures. The former ISSSTECALI official was arrested by […]

The Tijuana Chamber of Commerce (Canaco Tijuana) claims there is an extortion “mafia” between police officers and judges.

Members of the Municipal Police and traffic judges are practically running a network of corruption and extortion, stated Olivaldo Paz, president of the Tijuana National Chamber of Commerce (Canaco). He described these practices as a mafia-like style that is driving away Anglo-Saxon tourists and is causing a drop in the number of foreign visitors. “This […]

Pharmacy doctor arrested on charges of sexual abuse in Tijuana.

A doctor at Farmacias Similares was arrested after being accused of sexual abuse by a patient in Tijuana. According to the police report, municipal officers responded to a medical office located in the Villa Fontana neighborhood after receiving a report of sexual abuse. Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the victim, who stated that she […]

Insecurity and job losses are the main problems facing BC

Insecurity, job losses, and obstacles to trade at the border are the main challenges facing Baja California, Senator José Máximo García López stated. In a meeting with business leaders and representatives of the city’s commercial sector, the legislator indicated that since February 10—the date he assumed the position replacing Gustavo Sánchez—he has established a strategic […]

INTERNATIONAL BLOW AGAINST CHILD EXPLOITATION: 65 MINORS RESCUED AND 60 PEOPLE ARRESTED in BC

Ensenada, Baja California, Thursday, March 5, 2026 – An international operation coordinated by INTERPOL rescued 65 minors who were victims of sexual abuse and arrested 60 alleged perpetrators in various countries across the Americas. The operation, dubbed “Operation Eclipse,” was carried out between February 2025 and January 2026 with the participation of authorities from Belize, […]

What day does the clocks change in Baja California in 2026?

Daylight Saving Time returns to Baja California! This Sunday, March 8th, at 2:00 a.m., clocks must be moved forward one hour to 3:00 a.m. This time change will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1st, 2026. It’s important to note that this time change only applies to the border region to facilitate economic, commercial, and […]

Baja California will diversify tourism in Tijuana

Baja California will boost romance, health, religious, and real estate tourism to solidify Tijuana, “the most visited city in the world,” as a modern and attractive destination, stated Miguel Ángel Badiola Montaño, the state’s Secretary of Tourism. The initiative, framed within Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda’s work plan, seeks to strengthen alliances with hotels, […]

The Bishop of San Diego crossed into Tijuana to attend the Hong Kong convention; the Vatican is investigating him for alleged misconduct.

A Chaldean Catholic bishop from San Diego is under investigation by the Vatican after it was discovered that he frequently crossed into Tijuana, in some cases up to 12 times in a single month, to visit the nudist and prostitution center known as Hong Kong, located in the city’s Zona Norte (North Zone). According to […]