Tijuana

A woman was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border after federal agents discovered 69 live animals, including vipers and caimans, allegedly stuffed inside taped pillowcases in a hidden compartment of her vehicle. The animals were taken to the San Diego Zoo, and prosecutors allege she and her partner were involved in wildlife trafficking over an approximately 18-month undercover investigation.

The Trump administration has implemented changes to the U.S. asylum program, including a new USCIS rule that sends more applications to immigration courts, leading to higher denial rates. Asylum approvals are at their lowest in two decades, affecting TPS holders and others seeking legal status. An immigration attorney described the changes as a 'war on asylum,' citing reduced approvals and limited humanitarian programs.

The U.S. approved an emergency delivery of 368 acre-feet of Colorado River water to Tijuana following a pump failure at El Carrizo Dam.

Cassandra Light was shot in the leg during a carjacking in Tijuana. Mexican authorities have informed her she must personally visit the tow yard to reclaim her vehicle.

Mexico's Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) reduced its 2026 airport traffic forecast from 2-5% growth to a range of minus 3% to flat, citing a weak quarter. The company operates Guadalajara, Tijuana, and twelve other airports.

Genaro Lopez, 54, was arraigned in federal court for allegedly using an underground tunnel to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. Authorities seized significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, and a tunnel with a rail system was discovered during investigations.

Genaro Lopez, 54, was arraigned in federal court for allegedly using a cross-border tunnel to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. Authorities discovered the tunnel in 2022 and seized large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl during investigations. Lopez, who fled to Mexico after a 2021 search, was extradited in March 2023 and faces drug trafficking charges without bond.

Genaro Lopez, a 54-year-old alleged drug trafficker, was arraigned in federal court for using a cross-border tunnel to smuggle drugs into the U.S. from Mexico. Authorities discovered the tunnel in 2022 and seized significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl during raids on his stash houses in Chula Vista and National City. Lopez was extradited from Mexico after evading capture for over a year.

Sewage pollution from Tijuana has forced a California surf camp in Imperial Beach to transport kids to other beaches for water activities. The cross-border contamination has caused health issues, beach closures, and disrupted community traditions in a working-class, majority Latino area.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 118 pounds of cocaine at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego. The drugs were found in 45 packages hidden inside the spare tire well of a vehicle attempting to cross the border from Tijuana, Mexico.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.