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 …
June, 2019
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5 June
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 …
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5 June
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 …
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1 June
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, …
May, 2019
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30 May
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 …
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28 May
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 …
April, 2019
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23 April
Imperial County Goes Full Force to Develop a Strong Hemp Industry
By: Mario Conde, Reporter Looking to tap into a new market that could economically benefit the valley, the Imperial County entered into an agreement with a group that will help explode the economic benefits of hemp. At the April 23rd meeting, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors signed an agreement …
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22 April
GOVERNOR FRANCISCO VEGA AND UNITED STATES CONSUL GENERAL IN TIJUANA, SUE SAARNIO, MEET
They had a dialog on topics of binational interest TIJUANA, BC- Monday, April 22, 2019.- The Governor of the State, Francisco Vega de Lamadrid and U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, Sue Saarnio, held a working meeting on Monday, in which both authorities ratified the commitment to work together in the …
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18 April
Calexico Celebrates its 111th Anniversary with State of the City Address by Mayor Lewis Pacheco
By: Mario Conde, Reporter Calexico has gone through two economic crises within the last ten years and political instability among the city council in the past hindered the progress of the city. Some call it the “lost decade of Calexico” where the city lost many opportunities for growth and capitalize …
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15 April
IID Board unanimously opposes AB 854
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors, on March 1, voted unanimously to oppose Assembly Bill 854 authored by Assembly Member Chad Mayes (R-42 District) from the Yucca Valley. If enacted, the legislation would break up IID, the low-cost, non-profit public power provider in the Imperial and Coachella valleys. AB …
