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Mexico Calls on Ambassadors to Strengthen Country’s Global Presence
-Editorial Mexico’s Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, convened a meeting with Mexican ambassadors and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) as part of an effort to strengthen the country’s diplomatic strategy and reinforce Mexico’s presence…
Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Imperial County
–Editorial The Imperial County Public Health Department announced that three mosquito pools collected in Imperial County have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first detections of the virus this year in the cities of Imperial and Holtville. According…
Mexico Regains Greater Access for Sugar Exports to U.S. Market Amid Growing Importance of Agricultural Trade
-Editorial Mexico’s sugar industry is set to benefit from expanded access to the United States market after U.S. authorities increased their projected demand for Mexican sugar imports for the 2026-2027 cycle, a decision expected to strengthen the economic outlook for…
California Leads Fight Against Media Consolidation in Challenge to Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta and attorneys general from 11 other states filed a federal antitrust lawsuit Monday seeking to block Paramount Skydance Corp.’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., arguing the transaction would substantially reduce…
IID Customers to Receive $48 Million in Summer Bill Credits
An Estimated 12% Reduction in Electricity Bills to Take Effect Over Four Summer Months IMPERIAL, CA – Imperial Irrigation District (IID) power customers will begin receiving summer bill credits as part of a $48.4 million relief effort aimed at helping…
Baja California Leads Mexico with Five Michelin Green Stars for Sustainable Gastronomy
-Editorial Baja California has consolidated its position as Mexico’s leading destination for sustainable gastronomy after earning five Michelin Green Stars, the highest total of any state in the country, according to the Baja California Ministry of Tourism. The Michelin Guide…
Trump Orders Negotiations on Aircraft Imports After National Security Review
-Editorial President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with foreign trading partners following a federal investigation that concluded imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related…
Men Die by Suicide at Disproportionate Rates, Experts Cite Stigma and Lack of Support
By: Mario Conde, Reporter. Men continue to die by suicide at significantly higher rates than women in the United States, a public health crisis that mental health advocates link to stigma, limited emotional support systems, and underuse of mental health…
Christopher Teal Retires After Leading U.S. Consulate in Tijuana and Strengthening Cross-Border Ties
-Editorial U.S. Consul General in Tijuana Christopher Teal has concluded his diplomatic assignment in Baja California and retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in July 2026, bringing to a close a distinguished 27-year career in American diplomacy. Teal assumed the…
Baja California Continues Heat Safety Strategy as High Temperatures Persist
-Editorial The Baja California government is continuing its Verano Seguro (Safe Summer) strategy to help protect residents from extreme heat through expanded hydration services, medical assistance and public health outreach, state officials announced Friday. The program, led by the administration…