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Tijuana Drug Lords Hunt Down Corrupt Officers Over Stolen Shipment

The Mexican border city of Tijuana is considered one of Mexico's bloodiest cities and a recent killing spree made sure the city earned that reputation as drug lords hunted down corrupt police officers.

Mexico: Military Finds 1.8 Million Fentanyl Pills in Tijuana

Mexico Military Finds 1.8 Million Fentanyl Pills Inside Tijuana Stash House

Mar 15, 2023 01:58 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Mexican Department of Defense announced on Thursday that Mexican soldiers found over 1.83 million fentanyl pills in Tijuana. They were reportedly hidden inside a stash house in the border city.

Mexico: Piled up Dismembered Bodies With Narco Message Found in Tijuana Plagued by Drug Cartel Violence

Sep 07, 2022 05:20 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Authorities in Mexico found dismembered bodies of three men along a bridge in Tijuana, Baja California plagued by drug cartel violence.

U.S. State Department Released Travel Warning for Mexico's Tijuana, Baja

Mar 24, 2022 11:32 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for Tijuana and Baja in Mexico due to concerns over crime and kidnappings.

'Drug Tourism' in Mexico Is Fueling a New HIV Outbreak in Tijuana, Researchers Say

Feb 12, 2022 12:23 AM EST By Mary Webber

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine said the so-called "drug tourism" could be fueling a new HIV outbreak in Tijuana, Mexico.

Fresno Family of 5 Murdered in Baja California Home in Mexico; Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to Announce New Security Plan for 2nd Most Violent State

Dec 07, 2021 11:01 PM EST By Mary Webber

A family of five from Fresno, California was killed in their Tijuana home in Baja California, Mexico.

Rival of Sinaloa Cartel Sent Severed Head, Death Threat to Tijuana's New Police Chief on First Day

Oct 13, 2021 06:25 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A new police chief in Tijuana, Mexico has received a death threat from a rival of the Sinaloa Cartel in the form of a severed head on his first day in office.

Raw Sewage From Mexico Continues To Pollute Southern California Beaches

Apr 07, 2021 06:19 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Raw sewage from Mexico has been an issue not only for the city of Tijuana, as it also continues to contaminate Southern California beaches.

Former Tijuana Official Arrested for Torturing Members of the Force, Another Suspect Remains At Large

Jun 09, 2020 11:15 PM EDT By Danielle Ong

A former Tijuana city official was arrested on Monday on allegations he and an ex-chief of police collaborated to torture members of the police force.

BMX Rider Erick Soto aka 'Soto Moto' Talks the Evolution of BMX [Interview]

Dec 25, 2014 11:30 AM EST By Melissa Castellanos

BMX pro rider Erick Soto, a.k.a "Soto Moto" (derived from BMX - bicycle motocross), took some time out of his busy schedule to reflect upon his successful BMX career, the evolution of the extreme sport and its impact in his native Mexico, in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.

MLS / Liga MX Report: Thierry Henry's Two Assists Help NY Red Bulls Upset DC United; Chivas Play Club America to Draw in "Super Clasico"

Nov 03, 2014 04:06 PM EST By Edwin Molina

The 2014 Major League Soccer Playoffs have started off with a bang as the New York Red Bulls upset Eastern Conference top seed, DC United, in the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. In Liga MX action, Guadalajara, who has struggled for most of the year, managed to earn a point against Club América in their "Super Clasico"

MLS / Liga MX Report: Seattle Sounders Win League's Supporters' Shield While Queretaro Upset Top-Ranked Club America

Oct 28, 2014 09:16 AM EDT By Edwin Molina

With the playoffs set to start on Wednesday, the Seattle Sounders defeated the LA Galaxy to capture the Supporters' Shield -- given to the club with the best record in Major League Soccer while New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips tied Chris Wondolowski and Roy Lassiter for the MLS season goal record. In Liga MX action, Queretaro, trying to slide into the last 2014 Liguilla playoff spot upset league leader Club América, keeping with pace with Cruz Azul.

MLS / Liga MX Report: Ronaldinho & Queretaro Struggle Against Tijuana, Landon Donovan Plays Last Home Game,

Oct 21, 2014 10:56 AM EDT By Edwin Molina

Also, Atlas fails to catch Club America after losing to Toluca in Liga MX action, while Toronto FC is eliminated from a postseason berth despite having spent $100 million during the offseason on English Premier League striker Jermain Defoe and U.S. national team midfielder Michael Bradley.

US Marine Andrew Tahmooressi Facing Weapons Charges in Mexico; War Veteran Was Arrested After Accidentally Crossing Border

May 15, 2014 10:28 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

More than a month ago Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, a U.S. Marine and Afghanistan war veteran, was arrested by Mexican authorities on weapons charges and has been held in a Tijuana, Mexico prison since.

San Diegans Ready for Take-off in Tijuana? How Its International Airport Bridge Could be California's Low-Cost Alternative

Jan 22, 2014 06:47 PM EST By Melissa Castellanos

Sections of the 1,900 mile U.S.-Mexico border can be a tense place for both citizens and U.S. and Mexico customs and border patrol officials, but both sides are working closely together -- and it has nothing to do with border control, but aviation.