-Editorial President Donald Trump gave the State of the Union Address that ended with the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tearing the speech Trump gave. In an action never seen in the State of the Union, Pelosi tore down the speech moments after the President finished his address drawing heavy criticism …
February, 2020
January, 2020
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30 January
El Centro Celebrates its Achievements at State of the City Address
-Editorial El Centro Mayor Efrain Silva took the podium to proudly announce the accomplishments made this past year and the plans for the future. Mayor Silva gave his State of the City Address Jan. 30 before dignitaries from all the cities where he thanked the council and city staff make …
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26 January
The United States Senate Approves the USMCA in January 2020
By: Dr: Alejandro Díaz Bautista, Economist (PhD) The United States Senate approved a new North American trade agreement in a crushing vote that gave President Donald Trump a legislative victory, even when lawmakers begin to debate his political trial, and sending the stock market to new records offering certain certainty …
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22 January
Mexican citizens will need to get new online permit to enter the European Union
-Editorial New politics of the European Parliament have ruled about a new document requirement for travelers entering the European Union from Mexico, and other Latin American countries in 2020. This is the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System), a permit for travelers, which will serve as a temporary visa, …
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16 January
China and U.S. Sign New Trade Deal
-Editorial In a major economic victory for President Donald Trump, China and the United States signed a new trade deal easing tensions between the two countries. Both countries signed the first phase of the new trade deal after two years of negotiations. “From day one, my Administration has fought tirelessly …
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14 January
California Budget Introduces Bold Plan to Combat Homelessness
By: Mario Conde, Reporter California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled an ambitious budget proposal to combat homelessness in State. For the past couple of years, homelessness has become a big issue for California as it has increased and no immediate action has been taken so far. In Imperial County, local agencies …
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11 January
Red Alert Issued at Mexicali Border Due to A Possible Iranian Terrorist Threat
-Editorial The Mexicali and San Luis, Rio Colorado Port of Entry continue to be on high alert due to the possibility of an Iranian terrorist threat. Authorities were in a high alert Friday to an advisory from the Customs and Border Protection in Arizona. Mexicali Police Chief Ana Maria Andrade …
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9 January
House Votes to Limit Trump in Iran Conflict
-Editorial Its been weeks since the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump and the Iran conflict has added more issues in Washington. While impeachment proceedings are pending, congress voted in favor of a war resolution that would limit the President’s war authority. Democrats are invoking the War …
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7 January
Iran Attacks U.S. Military Base in Iraq
-Editorial Iran launched missile strikes against two Iraqi military bases housing U.S. forces in retaliation to the airstrike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani five days ago. More than a dozen missiles targeted the Al Asad and Erbil military bases. The Al Asad airbase houses about 1,500 U.S. and coalition …
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7 January
Luis Plancarte Becomes the New Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Imperial County Board of Supervisors appointed Luis Plancarte as the new chairman of the board at their regular meeting held Jan. 7. The beginning of the year always marks a change in leadership for the Board of Supervisors as a new person becomes the face …
