-Editorial Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo emphasized that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is essential for North America to successfully compete with China’s growing economic and commercial influence. Speaking from Nuevo Laredo, she underscored the importance of regional economic integration and outlined several infrastructure and social welfare initiatives aimed at …
December, 2024
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10 December
Intellectual Property and the Music Industry
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney The music industry offers one of the best examples for understanding the various protections that intellectual property can provide. Let’s take a closer look at an example: the debut album release of an artist. First, it’s highly likely that the artist will have a …
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10 December
Effective Measures Must Be Taken to Address Gender Violence Alert: Rep. Gloria Miramontes
-Editorial Given the alarming situation of gender violence in Mexico, and specifically in Baja California, it is crucial that authorities and society as a whole take effective measures to fulfill the Gender Violence Alert for Women (AVGM), said Representative Gloria Arcelia Miramontes Plantillas. The reform to the Law on Access …
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9 December
California Respects the Power of Your Vote
By: Shirley N. Weber, PhD, California Secretary of State Californians can confidently say this: California has implemented more significant reforms to its electoral laws and expanded voting rights further than any other state. This achievement is especially notable as we prepare to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights …
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9 December
IID Hosts Inaugural Festival of Lights, Spreading Holiday Cheer Across the Imperial Valley
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) delighted the community with its first-ever Festival of Lights, a dazzling drive-through Christmas lights display at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. The event, which will run on select dates from December 7 through December 23, 2024, will bring joy, holiday spirit, and a new seasonal …
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9 December
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: A Resounding Success Under New Leadership
-Editorial Art Basel Miami Beach returned with full force in 2024, marking its first edition under the leadership of new director Bridget Finn. The event, which ran from December 6 to 8, 2024, with VIP preview days on December 4 and 5, solidified its status as the premier art fair …
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7 December
Salary Increase Will Be a Challenge for the Construction Industry
-Editorial For the Mexican Construction Industry Companies in Tijuana, Tecate, and Rosarito (COMICE TTR), the 12% increase in the minimum wage along the border zone is a double-edged sword that requires in-depth analysis in light of inflation. Víctor González Mendívil, president of COMICE TTR, noted that Baja California, as a …
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7 December
Yaquis Rally Late to Defeat Águilas in Series Opener at El Nido
-Editorial With a three-run rally in the eighth inning, the Yaquis de Obregón defeated Los Águilas 3-1, securing the first game of the ‘Caribbean Series’ played at El Nido as part of the second half of the ARCO Mexican Pacific League presented by Caliente. mx. The Águilas were the first …
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6 December
Federal Health Safety Nets Face Uncertainty Under Trump Administration
-Editorial As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, crucial federal health programs are facing the threat of significant budget cuts. The new administration, seeking to reduce inflation and national debt, is likely to target Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These …
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6 December
Senator Steve Padilla Introduces Senate Bill 10 to Fund Tijuana River Remediation Efforts
-Editorial On the opening day of the 2025/2026 legislative session, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 10, a legislation aimed at creating a permanent source of funding for the much-needed remediation of the Tijuana River Valley. The bill proposes to allocate funds from the newly established toll road …
