-Editorial The cities of Calexico and Mexicali have created a powerful movement aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer. Through shared efforts, these neighboring cities are determined to spread hope, joy, and knowledge. Cancer affects everyone including children. That is the case of Lydia Felix, 20, of Calexico who suffered …
October, 2023
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6 October
San Diego Chamber of Commerce Leads Binational Delegation to Advocate for Regional Priorities in Mexico City
-Editorial A contingent of nearly 90 prominent figures from the business and community sectors in San Diego and Baja California, featuring Mayor Todd Gloria and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, are embarking on a mission to Mexico City. Their goal is to bolster U.S.-Mexico relations and …
September, 2023
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17 September
Marachi Festival Returns to Calexico, Supporting Students’ Higher Education Dreams
-Editorial After a few years of absence, Calexico’s signature event returned in full force, not only to unite the Imperial Valley community but also to support students in pursuing their educational aspirations. It was a day for families to come together and for kids to enjoy themselves. SDSU Imperial Valley, …
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12 September
Prolific Human Smuggler Extradited from Mexico to the United States
-Editorial Extensive coordination and cooperation efforts between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities culminated in the extradition of a human smuggler, who allegedly operated in Mexicali on the U.S.-Mexico border for several years as part of an international human smuggling conspiracy. In March, Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, 61, was arrested in Mexico …
June, 2023
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1 June
New River Improvement Project marks milestone with groundbreaking ceremony in Calexico
-Editorial A project to improve water quality in the New River as it crosses into California from Mexico broke ground in Calexico. This milestone reflects years of collaborative advocacy and nearly $48 million in investments from the state of California. Trash and waste from municipal, agricultural, and industrial sources cause …
May, 2023
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30 May
Baja California Forges Partnerships with Silicon Valley
-Editorial In an effort to foster collaboration and promote innovative projects, representatives from innovation centers, technology companies, and educational institutions convened in Silicon Valley on May 25 and 26. The gathering aimed to establish alliances with key players, explore private capital funds, and engage with technology giants and artificial intelligence …
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22 May
Imperial County District Attorney Participates in a Binational Meeting
-Editorial In a historic first meeting, the District Attorneys from Mexico and the United States met to discuss collaboration so that justice can be served on both sides of the border. On May 16, 2023, the San Diego County District Attorney San Diego, Summer Stephen hosted a historic meeting bringing …
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12 May
Flowing Across Borders: Navigating Binational Water Disputes between Mexico and the US
Special contribution by: Flor de Jazmin Fierro Silva, Ph.D. Candidate in Public Administration, Master’s Degree in Corporate Law, and Specialist in Business and Constitutional Law, in collaboration with Terry Ahtziry Cardenas Banda, Corporate Attorney, Internationalist, Law Professor, Social Activist, and Philanthropist. The Growing Significance of Water Resources and Binational Cooperation …
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10 May
Baja California and U.S. Authorities to Work on Safe Border Conditions
-Editorial The coordination between authorities of Mexico and the United States to reinforce the security and efficiency of the border crossings was the objective of a meeting led by the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, and the consul general of the United States in Tijuana, Thomas …
April, 2023
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21 April
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Gives Voice to District Environmental Priorities in California-Mexico Climate Change Summit
-Editorial Ahead of Earth Day, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) gives voice to district environmental justice and climate equity priorities while representing the state at the California-Mexico 2030 Summit, Turning Climate Challenges into Opportunities, in Mexico City, Mexico. This binational summit, organized by the University of California Alianza MX, provided an …
