By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter At a press conference, the Mayor of Mexicali, Gustavo Sánchez Vázquez, reported about the issues discussed during his visit to Mexico City, before federal magistrates at the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation. He pointed out the officialization of the Constitutional Controversy presented by the …
July, 2019
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20 July
Rep. Juan Vargas Introduces Bill to Rename Brawley Post Office to Honor American Labor Activist, Helen Fabela Chávez
Helen Fabela Chávez was born and raised in the Imperial Valley WASHINGTON, D.C.– A few days ago, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced a bipartisan bill to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, after American labor activist, Helen Fabela Chávez. The post office would …
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19 July
Current Status of New River Improvement Efforts Highlighted in Public Meeting
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 …
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16 July
KIKO VEGA TO FILE CONSTITUTIONAL CONTROVERSY FOR REFORM TO GOVERNSHIP IN BAJA CALIFORNIA
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. …
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15 July
Secretary of Labor, Alex Acosta resigns, another one during Trump’s Administration
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 …
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12 July
“Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act” passed by the House of Representatives
-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) …
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12 July
Mexicali City Council Protests Against B.C. Assembly Ruling
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, …
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12 July
Calexico Councilmember Arrested
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 …
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8 July
Donald Trump’s historic week in foreign policy
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 …
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2 July
BAJA CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR ATTENDS THE 243 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE UNITED STATES INDEPENDENCE
TIJUANA, B.C.- Tuesday, July 2, 2019.- On behalf of Baja Californians, the Governor of the State, Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, accompanied by his wife and President of DIF Baja California, Mrs. Brenda Ruacho de Vega, congratulated on Tuesday the American community and its government for the 243 Anniversary of the …
