By: Arq. Victor Hermosillo, Senator in Mexico The year ends and we also approach the end of another six-year term in Mexico, a time when hope and promises are renewed, although the problems in our country remain the same: corruption, impunity and insecurity. In addition, we now deal with a …
December, 2017
-
27 December
The NAFTA negotiations will conclude by 2018
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, economist (PhD) By 2018, there are risks to the economy, such as elections and the conclusion of NAFTA. “The Mexican economy continues to be vulnerable to external shocks, where the most obvious risks are the price of oil, the elections and the renegotiation of the North …
-
26 December
Vincent Memorial Plays State Championship Game
By: Mario Conde Vincent Memorial Catholic High School made history this year and won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) title for Division V. The “Scots” made history and earned their right to compete in the State Finals for the first time in their school’s record. Vincent Memorial team had an …
-
24 December
Rotary District Governor Visits Calexico
By: Mario Conde The Calexico Rotary Club welcomed District Governor Scott Carr at their December 6th meeting. Governor Carr was doing his club visits in the Imperial Valley and made its first stop at the Calexico Rotary Club before visiting the Clubs in Imperial, El Centro, Holtville and Brawley. Governor …
-
20 December
More than a reason to give thanks
-Editorial November was a time of celebration. In our region, there are events all over the month on both sides of the border. For Mexicans, November represents a time to commemorate the Day of Death and the Mexican Revolution. For people at the border, November also means a month to …
-
20 December
CITY OF MEXICALI REINFORCES EQUIPMENT FOR MUNICIPAL POLICE
Mayor of Mexicali delivers 200 radios and 685 bulletproof vests with an investment of 18 million 953 thousand 585 pesos to elements of the municipal police. In compliance with the commitment to equip the elements of the Municipal Police, with the necessary tools so they can attend and safeguard the …
-
18 December
The limits to using walls for migration, drug trafficking challenges
Right now, on a site near existing border wall outside San Diego, California, eight concrete-and-metal slabs sit awaiting judgment. They are prototypes for the Trump administration’s vision for a border wall that could cost between US$20 billion and US$60 billion to build. In a new report, the Washington Office on …
-
18 December
Consular Program Works to Protect Assets
Faced with the challenges arising from the change of government in the United States, which increased the vulnerability of Mexicans in this country as well as their heritage, the Institute of Mexicans Abroad defined as a strategy integral to the protection of Mexicans heritage abroad, they have implemented a program …
-
17 December
The 54th Calexico Christmas Parade was celebrated
It was a “Rockin’ Christmas on the Border” parade in Calexico as the annual event was enjoyed by families and children. Seventy organizations participated at this year’s parade which was organized by the Calexico Desert Valley Bandits, City of Calexico, Heffernan Memorial District, and the Calexico Chamber of Commerce. This was the 54th annual parade …
-
8 December
A WATCHED HOUSE IS A SAFE HOUSE: PROTECTING YOUR HOME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
By: Veronica Henderson, Attorney As we enter the holiday season, it is very important to protect our homes from thieves and other criminals. One of the best approaches is to get to know your neighbors. Even better, developing a neighborhood watch program may make criminals think twice about targeting your …
