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From Mobile Bar to Mixology Hub: María Chávez Elevates Mexicali as a Hospitality Training Destination
-Editorial What began as a small mobile bar business has grown into one of the leading hospitality training platforms in northwest Mexico, said local entrepreneur María Chávez, founder of Mexicali Mixology. Chávez explained that her introduction to the industry started…
Economic and Trade Outlook 2026: Mexico and the United States Facing the Renegotiation of the USMCA
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD) The year 2026 marks a critical turning point in the economic relationship between Mexico and the United States due to the mandatory review of the USMCA, scheduled for July 1, 2026, when…
Mexicali Business Groups Urge Limits on 2026 Tax Hikes
-Editorial Business leaders from multiple industry chambers urged the Baja California Congress to cap municipal tax increases in the 2026 revenue laws, arguing they should not exceed inflation or recently announced minimum wage adjustments. In a joint press conference, representatives…
Black Friday 2025 at the Border: Commercial Boom, Logistical Challenges, and Tariff Effects
By Dr. Alejandro Díaz Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD) Black Friday 2025 along the U.S.–Mexico border is expected to be a key event for cross-border shopping and logistics, with U.S. sales projected to surpass $10.6 billion and Mexico’s Buen Fin…
Forum Raises Concerns Over National Water Law Changes
-Editorial Mexicali’s Coordinating Business Council, together with the Northern Horticultural Producers Association (PROHONOR), hosted a public forum titled “Analysis and Proposals on the Project to Amend the National Water Law.” The organizations said the event aims to bring industry leaders,…
Avantti Medi Clear Opens Second E-Beam Sterilization Plant in Tijuana
-Editorial Avantti Medi Clear inaugurated its second E-Beam sterilization facility in Tijuana, completing a more than $12.5 million investment that state officials say strengthens Baja California’s position as a key hub for medical device manufacturing. Representing Gov. Marina del Pilar…
Networking, Tradition, and National Spotlight: Index Mexicali Golf Tournament Breaks Records Again
-Editorial Golfers from across Baja California and neighboring regions in the United States arrived before sunrise on November 14 for one of Mexicali’s most anticipated sporting events: the annual golf tournament hosted by Index Mexicali and Imagen Radio Mexicali. By…
San Diego Regional Chamber Honors Regional Leaders at Annual Legislative Lounge
-Editorial The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized five regional elected officials and public servants from the Cali-Baja region during its annual Legislative Lounge event, celebrating their contributions to advancing local communities. The event, attended by more than 300…
Index Mexicali Participates in Consultation on USMCA Review
-Editorial Index Mexicali took part in the state consultation process on the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), emphasizing the importance of ensuring continued preferential access to North American markets and strengthening supply chain integration. Salvador Maese Barraza,…