New narco-tunnel discovered in Mexicali
Sophisticated smuggling tunnel uncovered along border
Another narco-tunnel, which are used to smuggle narcotics and humans from Mexico to the United States, was uncovered in Mexicali on Saturday, January 5th. According to the Mexicali police chief, Marco Antonio, the tunnel is 10 meters deep and 30 …
51 narco-tunnels destroyed during last 6 years in Baja California and Sonora
Outgoing General oversaw discovery and destruction of drug pipelines
In the last six years, according to outgoing General Alfonso Duarte Múgica, 51 narco-tunnels were discovered and destroyed in the Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora. General Duarte Múgica, who left his military post on January 4th for a …
Baja California poverty rate high due to migrants
Jobless migrants from southern Mexico hiking poverty numbers across state
According to recent reports, the Mexican state of Baja California has over 320,000 people living in some form of poverty. The Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (National Institute of Statistic and Geography or INEGI) census reported that 13% of …
Mexico’s peso and stock market staying strong
Trading and currency showing positive results for start of 2013
Mexico’s stock market continues to strengthen, alongside a strong peso, as the benchmark IPC index of the nation’s top 35 stocks pushes into record territory. According to the Wall Street Journal, the index reached 44,980 during Friday morning trading. The …
Baja fugitive arrested in Utah
Man wanted for 2011 murder in Ensenada arrested in Salt Lake City
United States Customs Enforcement Agency officials announced Friday, January 18th, that a man wanted for murder in Baja California was returned after being arrested in Salt Lake City. Saul Camargo-Avendano, who was sought in connection with the Ensenada murder of …
Ensenada police officer accidentally shoots self in head
Officer allegedly kills himself while playing with gun off-duty
Police officers were called to the scene of an accidental shooting in Ensenada on Monday, January 21st, slightly after midnight. When officers arrived at the private residence they found an off-duty municipal police officer, Fernando Enciso Contreras, dead with a …
Tijuana receives tactical armored truck from U.S. funding
Merida Initiative pays for heavy duty police vehicle to transport criminals
The Attorney General’s Office of Baja California subtly announced, by parking it outside of their Tijuana office, the arrival of a new tactical armored truck to be used by the state police. The vehicle known as BATT, which stands for …
Over 250 kilos of marijuana found floating off the coast of Baja
Sealed and floating drugs found near Ensenada
According to Baja California authorities, over 250 kilos (551 pounds) of marijuana have been found floating in the Pacific Ocean during the month of January. The most recent discovery, on Saturday January 26th, presented 228.7 kilograms floating off the coast …
Hank Rhon says he’s the best man for Baja California Governor’s Office
Controversial former Tijuana mayor hopes presidential support will help win office
Jorge Hank Rhon, a former mayor of Tijuana, hopes to get an endorsement from Mexico’s president to help his run for Governor of Baja California. Many had taken Hank Rhon’s statements lightly regarding a new political run, considering his recent …
Documentary on Juárez to open at Regal Rancho del Rey on Feb. 1st
Film to feature former Tijuana police chief Julián Leyzaola
A documentary, which tracks the decline of violence in Ciudad Juárez, will begin showing on Friday, February 1st, at the Regal Rancho del Rey movie theater in Chula Vista. The film, which is directed and produced by Charlie Minn, is …
Cabo San Lucas airport adding international competitors
U.S. airlines intending to add flights to more affordable landing strip
United States airlines, Air Tran and United, have applied to begin flights to Cabo San Lucas International Airport, beginning in the month of June. The Cabo San Lucas airport is much smaller than its neighboring Los Cabos International Airport and …
Baja authorities fighting sex trafficking network
Officials working to dismantle trafficking ring from southern Mexico
Baja California officials stated at a press conference on Monday, February 4th, that they are working to dismantle a sex trafficking ring that is run by organizations from Mexico City and the state of Puebla. Rommel Moreno Manjarez, the head …
Tijuana narco-tunnel discovered
Another sophisticated passage found, built by drug traffickers
Another narco-tunnel was discovered in Tijuana, that crossed into the United States but did not have an exit built yet, which spanned 370 meters in length. The tunnel was discovered Monday evening, February 4th. The tunnel was found after an …
Tijuana police on watch for Dorner, suspected cop killer
Man suspected of killing three people could be traveling near Mexico border
The Tijuana municipal police have setup operations near the United States border incase alleged cop killer, Christopher Dorner, attempts to cross into Mexico. Authorities in Tijuana were put on alert after Dorner allegedly spent the night in the San Diego …
Violent week in Tijuana with 12 homicides recorded
Despite increase in homicides, violence mainly isolated to certain neighborhoods
According to figures released by the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública Municipal (SSPM or Secretary of Municipal Public Security), Tijuana recorded twelve homicides from Monday, February 4th, to Sunday, February 10th. The most publicized of the twelve was the murder of …
Tijuana hotel raided in search for Dorner
Mexico border on high alert in search of fugitive
A Tijuana hotel was raided early Monday evening, February 11th, in search of United States fugitive Christopher Dorner. The Hotel Tapatio, which is located 250 meters from the U.S. border, was searched by over 20 officers. No evidence of Dorner …
San Diego ranked 2nd safest large city in U.S.
Recent list compiled on FBI statistics gives California cities high rankings
A recent list released, created by CQ Press and compiled on FBI statistics, ranks San Diego as the 2nd safest city in the United States with a population above 500,000. The annual list was compiled on crime statistics to rate …
California brothers found dead in Mexicali
Two men from Calexico murdered in neighboring Mexicali
Two brothers, who were U.S. citizens from Calexico, California, were found dead in an abandoned gas station in Mexicali, Baja California on February 20th. The men, who were identified only as Daniel and Cristian, were bound with tape and suffered …
Over 7.5 tons of marijuana seized in Tijuana
Large seizures continue in Tijuana as authorities fight major trafficking operations
Several busts occurred during the week of February 17th, which netted over 7.5 tons of marijuana in the city of Tijuana. The largest seizure occurred Wednesday evening, February 20th, in the delegación Cerro Colorado area of Tijuana. An arrest led …