By: Ellie Burgueño After a long wait, the USMCA entered into force on July 1 of this year. What was even seen as something a little far from reality is now a fact. And to seal the treaty in a more personal way, President Donald Trump extended an invitation to …
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Imperial County Response to COVID-19
-Editorial Luis Plancarte was appointed chairman of the board of Imperial County for 2020 not knowing he would face as the leader of the county the most challenging time of this generation. Plancarte works along with county staff and employees to make sure the county continues with their services while …
Read More »Despite the Coronavirus Crisis, Remittances Shipments to Mexico Increase in 2020
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (Ph.D.). During 2020, poverty in Mexico will increase due to the coronavirus health crisis, despite the shipment of remittances by Mexican countrymen. The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that the total remittances sent to Mexico during the month of May were 3,379 million dollars despite …
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