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Earliest in view: Feb 26 · 17:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 01:26 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJul 8 · 01:26 UTCMEXICO NEWS DAILY
    Toyota set to move production out of Tijuana and into Texas

    Toyota announced moving production of its Tacoma model from Tijuana, Mexico, to its San Antonio, Texas plant as part of a $3.6 billion investment to expand the Texas facility and create 2,000 U.S. jobs. The transition will take four years, with Tijuana operations continuing during this period, and production in Guanajuato, Mexico will also continue. Toyota plans an additional $10 billion in U.S. investments through 2030.

  • BUSINESSJul 7 · 19:49 UTCBORDER REPORT
    Toyota moving Tacoma production from Tijuana to Texas

    Toyota is moving its Tacoma truck production from Tijuana, Mexico, to a manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas. The transition is being handled by Toyota Motor North America, which announced the shift from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California to the Texas facility.

  • BUSINESSJul 7 · 18:04 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    Toyota Pulls Tacoma Output From Mexico as Trump Tariffs Bite

    Toyota is shifting production of its Tacoma pickup from Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States due to Trump's tariffs. President Sheinbaum countered by stating another carmaker will invest over $500m in Mexico.

  • POLITICSJun 29 · 17:44 UTCMEXICO NEWS DAILY
    Sheinbaum cuts ties with former Pemex chief accused of domestic violence: Monday’s mañanera recapped

    President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed reports of Morena officials cooperating with U.S. authorities and confirmed cutting ties with former Pemex CEO Víctor Rodríguez over domestic violence allegations. She stated the Mexican government has no evidence of Morena members acting as informants and emphasized that Rodríguez will not hold any government position. Sheinbaum also noted the Iranian national team's reception in Tijuana as culturally driven, not politically motivated.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 17:55 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story

    Vivianne Petit Frere, a Haitian restaurant owner in Tijuana, Mexico, highlights the contrast between Mexican and U.S. citizenship policies after her granddaughter was automatically granted Mexican citizenship. President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict U.S. birthright citizenship faces a Supreme Court review, despite over 30 countries, including Mexico, having similar laws.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 09:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Mexico, like the US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soil

    Mexico, like the US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soil. President Trump claims the U.S. is the only nation doing so, but Mexico's policy grants citizenship to such children, as exemplified by Vivianne Petit Frere's granddaughter in Tijuana.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 09:03 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Mexico, like the US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soil

    Mexico, like the United States, grants automatic citizenship to children born on its soil. The article highlights Vivianne Petit Frere, a Haitian immigrant in Tijuana, whose granddaughter is a Mexican citizen by birth, and discusses President Donald Trump's controversial order to restrict U.S. birthright citizenship, which faces Supreme Court review.

  • CRIMEJun 17 · 02:28 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    California man pleads guilty in migrant smuggling scheme that held victims for ransom

    A California man pleaded guilty to conspiring in a migrant smuggling scheme that held immigrants hostage in Mexico and demanded ransom payments from their families. The scheme involved extorting families for additional money after initially agreeing to transport migrants to the U.S., with some victims disappearing after multiple ransom payments.

  • WORLDJun 15 · 02:37 UTCPOLITICO RSS
    New Zealand’s diplomatic breakaway

    New Zealand is leveraging its World Cup match in Los Angeles against Iran to advance diplomatic engagement, as Iran faces travel restrictions due to its lack of formal U.S. diplomatic relations since 1980. The New Zealand delegation hosted a government-sponsored networking event to promote soft power through sport, while Iran’s team relocates its training to Tijuana due to U.S. entry challenges.

  • WORLDJun 7 · 20:13 UTCNY POST
    Iranian soccer stars touch down in Tijuana — ahead of Sofi Stadium games

    Members of Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana after an overnight flight from Turkey, where they trained for three weeks ahead of tournament games at Sofi Stadium.

  • SECURITYJun 5 · 00:25 UTCABC7 CHICAGO
    Mexican authorities uncover cross-border tunnel likely used to traffic drugs headed to Chicago area

    Mexican authorities uncovered a cross-border tunnel in Tijuana possibly used for drug and weapons trafficking, including the Midwest and Chicago area.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 21:13 UTCCBC NEWS
    Cross-border tunnel drug bust | About That

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating a 2,000-foot cross-border tunnel with ventilation, lighting, and an electric rail system, allegedly used to transport millions of dollars' worth of drugs from Tijuana, Mexico, to a San Diego, Calif., Buy4Less storefront.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 21:27 UTCKTLA 5
    Feds find 2,000-foot tunnel under fake San Diego store

    A fake retail store in San Diego was used as a front for a cross-border tunnel connecting San Diego and Tijuana, which facilitated the distribution of over a ton of cocaine worth $45 million. Four people were arrested, and a hydraulic lift was used to access the 55-feet deep, 1,933-feet long tunnel.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 18:53 UTCKTLA 5
    2,600-acre brush fire spreads across U.S.-Mexico border into San Diego

    The Border 6 Fire, which originated in Tijuana, Mexico, has spread into San Diego County, covering 2,617 acres and prompting evacuation warnings. The fire has crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, raising concerns about cross-border wildfire management.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 13:11 UTCFRANCE 24
    US finds huge tunnel on the Mexican border used to smuggle drugs

    Mexican authorities discovered a 600-metre-long illegal tunnel connecting Tijuana and San Diego on the US-Mexico border, suspected to be used for drug smuggling. The tunnel was found after a six-month investigation.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 23:25 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Four suspects charged after one-ton cocaine bust reveals US-Mexico tunnel

    Four suspects, including two Mexican nationals and two Americans, were charged with trafficking over one ton of cocaine via a tunnel between a fake San Diego retail store and Tijuana, Mexico, for the Jalisco New Generation cartel. One suspect faces additional charges related to constructing or using an unauthorized tunnel.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 23:25 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Four suspects charged after one-ton cocaine bust reveals US-Mexico tunnel

    Four suspects were charged with trafficking over one ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel, using a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a tunnel connecting to Tijuana, Mexico. The defendants, including two Mexican nationals and two Americans, face life imprisonment, with one charged specifically for constructing or using unauthorized tunnels.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 18:01 UTCKTLA 5
    900-foot drug smuggling tunnel found connecting SoCal, Mexico

    A 900-foot drug smuggling tunnel was discovered under the U.S.-Mexico border near Tijuana, starting under a fake Buy For Less store in San Diego County. The tunnel is over 20 feet deep and equipped with a rail system, electricity, and ventilation.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 12:19 UTCTHE HILL
    Smuggling tunnel found connecting San Diego and Tijuana

    A smuggling tunnel was discovered connecting San Diego and Tijuana, used as a storage, logistics, and trafficking center for weapons, explosives, and illegal drugs.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 11:44 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Underground drug smuggling tunnel discovered from Tijuana to San Diego

    A tunnel was discovered under the US-Mexico border, allegedly used to smuggle drugs and weapons. The tunnel connects Tijuana to San Diego, highlighting ongoing cross-border smuggling activities.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 02:25 UTCABC7 SAN FRANCISCO
    Mexican authorities uncover cross-border tunnel in Tijuana likely used for drug, weapons trafficking

    Mexican authorities discovered a cross-border tunnel in Tijuana that may have been used to traffic drugs and weapons. The tunnel is suspected to connect to a well-known street in San Diego.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 02:25 UTCABC7 CHICAGO
    Mexican authorities uncover cross-border tunnel in Tijuana likely used for drug, weapons trafficking

    Mexican authorities discovered a cross-border tunnel in Tijuana that was likely used for trafficking drugs and weapons. The tunnel is suspected to connect to a well-known street in San Diego.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 02:25 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Mexican authorities uncover cross-border tunnel in Tijuana likely used for drug, weapons trafficking

    Mexican authorities discovered a cross-border tunnel in Tijuana, likely used for drug and weapons trafficking, which connects to a well-known street in San Diego.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 02:25 UTCABC7 EYEWITNESS LA
    Mexican authorities uncover cross-border tunnel in Tijuana likely used for drug, weapons trafficking

    Mexican authorities discovered a cross-border tunnel in Tijuana that may have been used to traffic drugs and weapons. The tunnel is suspected to connect to a well-known street in San Diego.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 00:33 UTCFOX NEWS
    Hidden tunnel discovered in Tijuana may have supported cross-border trafficking operations

    Mexican authorities discovered a 265-meter tunnel in Tijuana equipped with lighting, ventilation, and an electronic transport system, potentially connecting to San Diego. The tunnel was used for trafficking firearms, explosives, and drugs, with evidence including methamphetamine, marijuana, and ammunition recovered during the operation.

  • SECURITYJun 1 · 15:21 UTCNY POST
    Mexico cops discover massive tunnel into America from Tijuana — and it was hidden in plain sight

    Mexican police discovered a large tunnel leading from Tijuana into the United States, which was concealed in plain sight. Officials have not yet revealed the tunnel's exit point on the U.S. side of the border.

  • SECURITYJun 1 · 12:00 UTCDOJ NEWS
    Four Charged with Trafficking More Than $45 Million Worth of Cocaine through Sophisticated Cross-Border Tunnel; Discovery Made in Monthslong Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

    Four individuals were charged with conspiring to distribute over $45 million worth of cocaine through a sophisticated cross-border tunnel discovered near a retail store in Otay Mesa, California. The tunnel, extending from Tijuana, Mexico, was reinforced with walls, rail, ventilation, and electricity.

  • POLITICSMay 29 · 12:41 UTCFRANCE 24
    Mexico's Tijuana: From gateway to the American Dream to dead end

    Tijuana, Mexico, once a primary entry point for Mexican migrants seeking the American Dream, has become a dead end following US President Donald Trump's return to power. The city, known for its high danger, will host Iran's national football team for the upcoming World Cup.

  • SECURITYMay 29 · 12:00 UTCDOJ NEWS
    U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 119 Border-Related Cases This Week

    Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 119 border-related cases this week, including charges related to human smuggling, deportation reentry, and drug importation. The district, covering San Diego and Imperial counties, is the fourth-busiest federal district due to its high volume of border-related crimes and includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the world’s busiest land border crossing.

  • SECURITYMay 22 · 12:00 UTCDOJ NEWS
    U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 114 Border-Related Cases This Week

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California filed 114 border-related cases this week, including charges related to human smuggling, reentry after deportation, and drug importation. The district, covering San Diego and Imperial counties, is the fourth busiest federal district due to its high volume of border crimes, including the world's busiest land crossing at San Ysidro.

  • SECURITYApr 30 · 23:15 UTCKTLA 5
    2 arrested in Orange County Lego minifigure theft scheme

    Two Mexican nationals, Adriana Esquerra Gonzalez and Luis Alfredo Quintanilla Pompa, were arrested in Orange County for allegedly stealing valuable Lego minifigures through a buy-and-return scheme at a Target store. The pair, both from Tijuana, were charged with shoplifting by the Irvine Police Department.

  • SECURITYFeb 26 · 17:00 UTCFBI NATIONAL PRESS
    Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism, and Drug Trafficking

    René Arzate-García, also known as La Rana, an alleged Tijuana plaza boss for the Sinaloa Cartel, has been charged with narcoterrorism, material support of terrorism, and drug trafficking. The charges represent serious federal offenses related to organized crime and terrorist financing.

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