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Mexican Presidential Runner-Up Yet to Concede, Recount Due Today

July 5, 2012 · K. Mennem

The runner-up in the Mexican presidential race has yet to concede his loss in the election, due to numerous allegations of election fraud. Over a thousand reports of voter irregularities have been reported across the country so far. Andrés Manuel …

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Ranking Cartel Member Nabbed

July 4, 2012 · K. Mennem

A long time Arellano-Félix Organization member was nabbed in Tijuana on Monday, July 2nd. The arrest of Julio César Salas Quiñones, who also goes by the aliases "El M-4" and "El Pilli", was confirmed by the Ministry of National Defense …

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PRI’s Peña Nieto Wins Mexican Presidency

July 2, 2012 · K. Mennem

The political group that governed Mexico for over 70 years during the 20th century has reclaimed power. Enrique Peña Nieto, the 45 year old former governor of the State of Mexico, claimed victory in the Mexican presidential election early morning, …

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Child Sex Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Tijuana

June 25, 2012 · K. Mennem

10 girls, from the ages of 13 to 17, were rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Tijuana last week. State police arrested five men on June 19th who ran the operation. Five of the victims gave statements regarding how …

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San Bernardino Escapee Caught in Tijuana

June 23, 2012 · K. Mennem

An inmate who escaped from a correctional facility in San Bernardino County was picked up in Tijuana Friday, June 22nd. Steven Patrick Gallagher, the escapee, was arrested by Federal Police agents around noon. Gallagher escaped on Tuesday along with Jonathon …

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Heavy Deportations a Burden on Tijuana

June 23, 2012 · K. Mennem

Nearly 20 percent of all deportations in the United States occur at the San Ysidro port of entry. According to U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) statistics, 360,172 Mexicans have been deported to Tijuana since 2003. That is of the …

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Another Huge Pot Bust, 22 Tons Seized at Checkpoint

June 21, 2012 · K. Mennem

A monstrous marijuana load was seized Wednesday morning, June 21st, near San Luis Colorado. The drugs were found on a tractor trailer, headed for Tijuana. 22 tons of marijuana, 5 kilos of marijuana seeds, and 7 kilos of methamphetamine were …

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Report: Arellano-Félix Organization Still Runs Baja

June 20, 2012 · K. Mennem

According to an analysis report by Insight Crime, the Arellano-Félix Organization (AFO/Tijuana Cartel) still controls its own turf of Baja, contrary to what many analysts have claimed. Many opposing reports and analysts have recently claimed that the AFO is struggling …

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Over 12 Tons of Marijuana Found in Pacific Ocean

June 19, 2012 · K. Mennem

Several large loads of marijuana have been found floating in the ocean over three days, near Baja California. The U.S. Navy and the Mexican Navy have reportedly recovered over 12 tons of marijuana since Saturday, June 16th. The first two …

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Obama in Cabo, Secret Service Told to Behave

June 19, 2012 · K. Mennem

United States President Barack Obama is in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, meeting with world leaders during a G-20 summit. A large portion of the meetings are dedicated to discussing the European fiscal crisis and the future of Greece. Press …

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Over 1.5 Tons of Pot Seized in TJ

June 18, 2012 · K. Mennem

Late Sunday afternoon, June 17th, a large marijuana stash was discovered in a Tijuana residence. 1,683.400 kilos (3,711.3 pounds) were seized from a house in the colonia Torres Altas. One suspect was arrested during the raid, while another was apprehended …

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Mexico Cancels Baja Mega-Resort Plans

June 16, 2012 · K. Mennem

Mexico announced Friday that plans to build a mega-resort in Baja California Sur would be halted. Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, made the announcement from his official residence. Cabo Cortes, the previously planned resort, would have been built northeast up the …

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Mexican Mafia Fugitive Caught in Tijuana

June 16, 2012 · K. Mennem

A fugitive from Los Angeles, who is a known member of the Mexican Mafia gang, was apprehended in Tijuana this week. 52 year old José Luis Montellano was wanted with arrests warrants for armed robbery, bank robbery, and probation violations. …

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U.S. Fugitive Nabbed by Border Patrol

June 13, 2012 · K. Mennem

A suspect wanted for a double murder was apprehended while trying to cross back into the United States from Tijuana on Tuesday, June 12th. José Alejandro González was wanted for the murder of two men in Las Vegas, on April …

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Tijuana Named Most Hated City in the World by CNNGo

June 12, 2012 · K. Mennem

Yesterday, June 11th, CNNGo released a list of the most hated cities in the world. Tijuana took the number one spot on the list. The report states that the list is “not the worst cities in the world, they're the …

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Former Tijuana Police Released From Prison

June 10, 2012 · K. Mennem

23 former federal and municipal police officers, who were arrested in Tijuana with drug trafficking charges, were released from prison Sunday, June 10th. The former officers were part of the 56 who were arrested on July 29, 2010, in an …

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Teenager Freed From Sinaloa Cartel Kidnapping Ring

June 8, 2012 · K. Mennem

An 18 year old student was freed yesterday, June 7th, from captivity in a home in Tijuana. The man was kidnapped by gunpoint while on his way to his high school, the day before his rescue. Seven suspects were arrested …

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Over 2 Tons of Marijuana Seized Headed for Tijuana

June 6, 2012 · K. Mennem

The Mexican Army confiscated 2,300 kilograms of marijuana (5,070.6 pounds) at a checkpoint on Tuesday, June 5th. The drugs were found in a cargo trailer when it was searched on highway 3, between El Golfo de Santa Clara and Mexicali. …

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U.S. Fraudster Caught in San Felipe to be Extradited

May 30, 2012 · K. Mennem

A United States citizen, who was arrested last week in San Felipe for an investment scam, will be deported to the U.S. for prosecution. 51-year-old Eric Dean Sawtelle was arrested on charges of fraud, breach of trust, and embezzlement of …

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Longtime Arellano-Félix Cartel Lieutenant Captured

May 29, 2012 · K. Mennem

After 11 years on the run, a top lieutenant of the Arellano-Félix Organization (AFO) was captured in Tijuana. Pedro Aguilar Ulivarría, also known as “El Pit” or “El Uno”, was arrested Friday, May 25th. Aguilar Ulivarría was wanted for the …

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Staff Blog Entries

Mexican Presidential Runner-Up Yet to Concede, Recount Due Today

Ranking Cartel Member Nabbed

PRI’s Peña Nieto Wins Mexican Presidency

Child Sex Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Tijuana

San Bernardino Escapee Caught in Tijuana

Heavy Deportations a Burden on Tijuana

Another Huge Pot Bust, 22 Tons Seized at Checkpoint

Report: Arellano-Félix Organization Still Runs Baja

Over 12 Tons of Marijuana Found in Pacific Ocean

Obama in Cabo, Secret Service Told to Behave

Over 1.5 Tons of Pot Seized in TJ

Mexico Cancels Baja Mega-Resort Plans

Mexican Mafia Fugitive Caught in Tijuana

U.S. Fugitive Nabbed by Border Patrol

Tijuana Named Most Hated City in the World by CNNGo

Former Tijuana Police Released From Prison

Teenager Freed From Sinaloa Cartel Kidnapping Ring

Over 2 Tons of Marijuana Seized Headed for Tijuana

U.S. Fraudster Caught in San Felipe to be Extradited

Longtime Arellano-Félix Cartel Lieutenant Captured

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