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The Mexico–United States Border Economy and the November 2026 Elections
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD). The economy of the Mexico–United States border constitutes one of the areas of greatest productive and commercial integration in North America. The bilateral relationship is not limited to the exchange of goods.…
Inaugural Cali-Baja Cup to Bring About 70 Youth Soccer Teams to Calexico
-Editorial The Mexican Consulate in Calexico and the city of Calexico announced the inaugural Cali-Baja Cup, a binational youth soccer tournament expected to bring about 70 teams from Mexico, California, Arizona, and other communities to the border city for a…
U.S. Sanctions Carlos Torres, Ex-Husband of Baja California Governor, Over Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Ties
-Editorial The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Carlos Alberto Torres Torres, the former husband of Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, alleging that he used political influence to facilitate activities of the Sinaloa Cartel and protect…
Águilas and Black Sox to Take Field in Calexico for Border Pro Baseball Classic
-Editorial Professional baseball will return to Calexico High School in October as the school’s baseball program hosts the second annual Border Pro Baseball Classic, an exhibition featuring the Águilas de Mexicali and the Black Sox. The game is scheduled for…
Imperial Valley Celebrates Mexican Independence with Weekend Events
-Editorial The sounds of mariachi and folkloric music accompanied Mexican Independence Day celebrations across the Imperial Valley over the weekend, as residents gathered for two days of cultural performances, food, and the traditional Grito ceremony. The Mexican Consulate coordinated events…
Imperial Valley and Mexicali Strengthen Cross-Border Economic and Infrastructure Collaboration
-Editorial Transportation infrastructure, education, workforce development and economic growth took center stage Sept. 10 as representatives from Imperial County and Mexicali gathered at Universidad Xochicalco in Mexicali for the latest Imperial-Mexicali Binational Alliance meeting. The gathering brought together organizations from…
Baja California Advances $681 Million Project to Improve Tijuana River Sanitation
-Editorial Baja California officials are advancing a major wastewater infrastructure project intended to improve sanitation in the Tijuana River and environmental conditions in the binational border region. The Tijuana River Separation System is designed to remove up to 1,100 liters…
U.S. Crackdown on “Birth Tourism” Puts Border Women Under Greater Visa Scrutiny
-Editorial For generations, the U.S.-Mexico border has produced families whose lives, businesses, schools and medical care span two countries. Now, a new federal crackdown on what the U.S. government calls “birth tourism” is creating uncertainty for Mexican women who travel…
Mexican Woman in Business (Mexicana Emprende) Celebrates Imperial County Women Building Businesses and Resilience
-Editorial Women entrepreneurs from across Imperial County were recognized for their leadership, perseverance and contributions to the local economy through the VII Annual Mexican Emprende Program, an initiative designed to provide Mexican women abroad with the tools, knowledge and connections…
Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary Meet in Washington to Discuss Bilateral Agenda
-Editorial U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco in Washington to discuss cooperation on shared regional priorities, including security, migration, drug and arms trafficking, and transnational organized crime. The meeting comes as the United…