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Mexico’s remittances down in August; up for year

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Money sent back to Mexico by workers abroad dropped in August according to Mexico’s Central Bank, although numbers have been up for the year. According to MarketWatch.com, remittances in August of $1.9 billion U.S. dollars were 11.6% lower compared to …

Witness accounts vary as FBI investigates Border Patrol shooting

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Following the shooting death of 32 year old Valeria Monique Alvarado, a Chula Vista native and mother of five, the FBI and Chula Vista police are investigating why a non-uniformed Border Patrol agent shot and killed the woman. Border Patrol …

Border Patrol agent fired 10 rounds into vehicle after being hit

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A United States Border Patrol agent fired 10 rounds from his handgun killing the driver after being struck and carried by a car on Friday, September 28th. National and local news has covered the story of the agent who shot …

Large marijuana plantation discovered

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A large marijuana farm with over 6,000 plants was discovered southeast of Tijuana Tuesday, September 25th. A citizen complaint led to the discovery after men with backpacks and water were seen frequenting the area. The farm was discovered 5 kilometers …

#YoSoy132 Activist found alive after federal detention

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A local activist who was reported missing after disappearing for five days has been found alive and well. U-T San Diego reported late Tuesday, September 25th, that 32 year old Aleph Jiménez Domínguez was on his way to Mexico City …

#YoSoy132 leader reported missing

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A local leader of the Yo Soy 132 movement has been reported missing in Baja California. The missing man, Aleph Jiménez Domínguez, was last seen on September 20th in Ensenada. Jiménez was among a group of 20 Yo Soy 132 …

Prostitute Left Duct-Taped by John in Hotel Room

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The municipal police of Tijuana told the El-Mexicano News today, September 24th, that they arrested a man suspected of duct taping and leaving a prostitute in a hotel room. The man, 30 year old Ricardo Moreno, allegedly taped and bound …

American caught with over 16 kilos of meth near La Paz

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Federal Police stopped a Ford Expedition with California plates near La Paz last week which led to a significant drug bust. Daniel Peña, who is a United States citizen, was arrested after authorities found 16 packages of crystal methamphetamine hidden …

Baja official: El Chapo does not control local drug market

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A Baja California official speaking at the 2nd International Forum on Crime Prevention and Social Innovation conference told listeners that El Chapo and the Sinaloa cartel do not control drug sales in Baja California, contrary to what the State Attorney …

Large numbers of migrants saved from Baja heat

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Grupo Beta, which is a Mexican government agency dedicated to aiding migrant travelers, recently told El Milenio news agency that 197 migrants have been recently rescued in Baja California. The majority of those rescued were in the last week. Besides …

Over 2,500 police fired in Baja California since 2007

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The secretario de Seguridad Pública (secretary of Public Security) of Mexico recently released statistics on Baja California revealing that 2,591 police in the state have been removed from their positions since 2007. The statistics were released to El Universal newspaper …

Mexico celebrating Independence Day

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Mexico, which bears the official name of Estados Unidos Mexicanos, is celebrating its 201st year of independence from Spain today, September 16th. Events are occurring across the nation, highlighted by a speech President Felipe Calderon delivered in the rain in …

Missing Tijuana woman returns home

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Magaly Salazar Bravo, who has received numerous local news headlines since she disappeared on September 1st, has returned home to Tijuana. Magaly was escorted by Tijuana municipal police after she landed at the Tijuana International Airport shortly after midnight, September …

New U.S. Consulate named to Baja California

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A new United States Consul General has been appointed to the Baja California peninsula. Andrew Erickson, who accepted the three year term in the month of September, is an experienced diplomat who has served across Latin America and most recently …

Five tons of pot incinerated in Baja

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The Attorney General’s office of Baja California and Ministry of National Defense held a ceremony Wednesday afternoon, September 12th, burning a large amount of narcotics seized over recent weeks. Representatives of local, state, and federal governments attended. Five tons of …

Tijuana Police: 389 Alleged drug dealers arrested in August

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According to Tijuana municipal police officials 389 suspected drug dealers and smugglers were apprehended in the city during the month of August. Deputy police commander Alberto Licona Castellón spoke at a news conference on Tuesday, September 11th, discussing the results …

Fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Baja

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A United States citizen, who is wanted for charges related to murder and drug trafficking in California, was apprehended in Tijuana on Monday, September 10th. Kirby Bryan Ruando, the alleged murderer, was arrested in the Urbi Villa del Álamo housing …

Baja State Attorney: Missing Tijuana woman is alive

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La Procuraduría de Justicia del Estado (State Attorney’s Office) announced Tuesday morning, September 11th, that Magaly Salazar Bravo is alive. Magaly was reported missing September 1st after being dropped off at the Cesun University by her mother. Attorney General Rommel …

Group of sicarios nabbed in Mexicali Valley

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A group of eight alleged sicarios (hitmen) were arrested in the Mexicali Valley by the Baja California state police on Saturday, September 8th. The men allegedly belong to a criminal gang known as “Los Garibay”. Five guns were also seized, …

Title holding boxer once was homeless Tijuana teen

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Antonio de Marco Soto, a professional boxer who is based out of Tijuana, knocked out John Molina in 44 seconds at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA on Saturday night, September 8th. Marco Soto, who is typically referred to …

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