By: Ellie Burgueño “Wise is the man who does not grieve for the things he does not have, but rejoices in those he does have.” Phrase said by Epictetus which is related to the feeling of gratitude and satisfaction for what one has without longing or covet more than that, …
November, 2016
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21 November
City of El Centro opens Cultural Center at Old Post Office
By: Mario Conde The City of El Centro and the Mexican Consulate in Calexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, November 18th, 2016 designating the Old Post Office Pavilion as the Cultural Center. The City of El Centro in Imperial Valley has been working to have a closer relationship …
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20 November
The City of El Centro and the Mexican consulate in Calexico celebrated the Day of the Dead
By: Ellie Burgueño Many people came together on Wednesday November 2nd evening in the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as a celebration of the life of those who have perished. The event took place at the Old Post Office Pavilion in El Centro, CA, which is …
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18 November
Volatility and panic in the currency market after Trump’s Election Triumph
By: Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, PhD in Economics. Trump’s victory is considered an earthquake for the Mexican economy and collapses the peso. The dollar surpassed the barrier of 20 pesos per dollar and suffered the biggest intraday fall in history. The Triumph of Trump brings the Mexican currency to a new historical …
October, 2016
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17 October
The Mega Binational Economic Region of Baja California and Southern California
The economic Megaregion of Tijuana and San Diego equals more than 200,000 million dollars annually. Tijuana and San Diego are seeking to become the most productive border worldwide, because of the link already maintained in areas of trade and cultural exchange. The Binational Mega economic region of Baja California and …
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14 October
American Prosperity
By: Mexican Senator, Victor Hermosilo In the last year we have developed two scenarios that have the potential to change the dynamics of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Mexico, on one hand, the negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP by its acronym in English) were completed and …
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6 October
SOLES CLOSES THIRD WEEK OF TRAINING
Mexicali.- Mexicali Soles closed strong the third week of training and focused on the beginning of the National Professional Basketball League (LNBP)2016-17 season. The coaching staff already integrated, works hard in physical preparation; tactically Coach Alejandro Martinez Plasencia is ready to start the season, where he will face Toros de …
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5 October
Imperial County Sheriff’s Office to Host Coffee with a Cop
Imperial County Sheriff’s Office to participate in inaugural national Coffee with a Cop day this week PRESS RELEASE: Friday, October 7, the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the first national Coffee with a Cop Day at six locations throughout Imperial County. The time varies for each location. …
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5 October
INDEX Productivity Forum took place in Mexicali
By: Claudette Sánchez Mexicali, Baja California.- With the aim of promoting business development within the city and boost competitiveness in various sectors, the third edition of the Forum Productivity and Business Development organized by INDEX Mexicali was inaugurated this past Thursday, taking place at the FSTSE. The President of the …
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5 October
Ohtli Award Bestowed Upon ICOE Migrant Education Program Director
The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico and El Centro, CA bestowed one of its highest honors to Dr. Sandra Kofford; the prestigious National Ohtli Award. The Ohtli Award recognizes Mexican, Mexican-American, or Latino leaders whose efforts have contributed significantly to the empowerment of Mexican communities abroad. Ohtli is a Náhuatl …
