By: Mario Conde, Reporter As projects that are intended to improve the New River in Calexico, it’s progress remains to gain momentum thanks to the collaboration of municipal, county, and state agencies. A public meeting was held at the Calexico Women’s Improvement Club on July 11 to hear an update …

MEXICALI, B.C.- The Governor of the State of Baja California, Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, confirmed yesterday that he will interpose a constitutional controversy to the reform approved by the state assembly and by three city councils, which validated the extension from two to five years for the coming state governorship. …

By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter In recent months, Donald Trump has suffered some important resignations within his administration; for differences situations with the President of the United States, decided to leave office. However, this past weekend, with the resignation of Alexander Acosta, the only Hispanic of his cabinet, the reasons those …

By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) The economic slowdown and business uncertainty impact the creation of jobs. The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported that during May 2019 3,983 formal jobs were created, a fall of 88.2 percent, compared to the same month in 2018. The creation of jobs during …

-FWD.us Statement on Passage of the “Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act” WASHINGTON, DC. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement on July 10th, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1044, or the“Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act,” by a vote of 365-65: “We congratulate Representatives Lofgren (D-CA) …

By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter With 11 votes against it and one in favor, the Mexicali City Council, in an extraordinary session, expressed its position against the reform carried out by the State Assembly of Baja California, in relation to the extension of the term for the elected governor, Jaime Bonilla, …

By: Mario Conde, Reporter For the second time in less than three months, a Calexico council member is involved in a car accident that led to her arrest. Calexico’s board member, Rosie Fernandez, was arrested on Saturday, July 5, for driving under the influence. Fernandez was arrested after she hit …

By: Ellie Burgueño Being bilingual encompasses more than mere fluency in two languages; it involves grasping two cultures, two nations,  two communities, and actively participating in the process. Being bilingual is an art. In this border region, divided by both a fence and a “wall,” this sentiment resonates strongly. Bilingualism …

By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter In a matter of a week, Donald Trump, in addition to participating in the G-20 summit, executed two unexpected actions, which undoubtedly caused controversy, with which he won the approval of many. During the G-20summit, the president of the United States agreed with Xi-Jinping, president of …

-Editorial The Institute of Human and Business Excellence, led by Salvador and Yadira Gutiérrez, offered a conference aimed at entrepreneurs from Mexicali, who seek to create and strengthen alliances, with a view in the growth of the business community. The event was held at Club Camac restaurant, where the main …