By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) Mexico would enter an economic recession if Trump tariffs are implemented. There will be serious economic impacts on exports if tariffs are implemented. It is important that the congresses of the 3 countries approve the USMCA in 2019. One of the biggest economic risks …
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5-Year Economic Development Strategy for Imperial County Presented to County Supervisors
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Imperial County Board of Supervisors discussed the 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy at their regular meeting. While the board decided to postpone the approval of this document at their June 4th meeting, the board agreed that this plan shows a good snapshot of where the …
Read More »MORENA Wins Everything in Baja California Election
-Editorial After 30 years being the ruling party in Baja California, the PAN was defeated by MORENA taking all the municipalities and the Governorship. Since the election of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador last year, his political party has won many key races in Mexico. His biggest test came …
Read More »The Upcoming Elections in Baja California Create Expectation
By: Ellie Burgueño Hours before voting, elections in Baja California generate great expectation about results. It’s being said that most Mexicans have been moved by a thirst for change, that things should not be done wrongfully any more, that corruption should be eradicated, as well as nepotism and bad governments, …
Read More »The next Baja California governor will be in power two years, Resolution of the Electoral Court
By: Fidel Gastelum, reporter The Federal Electoral Justice Court of Baja California has ruled that the new governor of the state is in power only for two years. This was the final decision on this legal situation, where the Electoral Justice Court of the State of Baja California established that …
Read More »Memorial Day is a day of reflection
By: Mario Conde, Reporter “These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor – and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” -Michael N. Castle Memorial Day is a day to remember …
Read More »THERE’S A NEW MILLIONAIRE IN BAJA CALIFORNIA THANKS TO THE CETYS LOTTERY
The 79th edition of CETYSorteo was sold out. Mexicali, B.C.-With the ticket 18018 Mercedes from the city of Ensenada, earned one million dollars tax-free, in the 79th edition of the CETYSorteo Millonario, which took place at the Gustavo Auditorium Vildósola of CETYS University Campus Mexicali, a few days ago. The …
Read More »New Voting Laws Impacting Arizona Primaries
Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation last week that would allow Arizona voters to vote in the primary sooner. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in August. That’s three weeks sooner than the current measure. Those against the bill say it would give too much campaign time for the …
Read More »Commercial War China-USA has a positive effect in Baja California
By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter Given the uncertainty caused to economists, the trade war between China and the United States reflected in the application of tariffs, withdrawal of investments, and a series of restrictions imposed, especially with the mobile phone company, Huawei, has various effects on the markets worldwide. For Baja …
Read More »United States Lifts Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) The United States removes steel and aluminum tariffs, so the road to the T-MEC or USMCA continues in 2019. The United States, Mexico and Canada agree to eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrated the agreement and said that …
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