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The Latest Breaking News from the Tijuana River

Toxic Tijuana River Sewage Fumes Leave Thousands Sick in San Diego Border

The stench of sewage drifting across neighborhoods in Southern California is now a full-scale public health crisis affecting tens of thousands of residents living near the Tijuana River, according to a new report.

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Stench and Toxins From Polluted Tijuana River Linked to Health Impacts in San Diego, Including Delirium and Tremors

The Tijuana River carried 10 billion gallons of mostly raw sewage and industrial waste across the U.S. border in January alone, according to International Boundary and Water Commission data.

Latin Times

Stench and toxins from polluted California river linked to health issues for thousands

Since 2018, the International Boundary and Water Commission reports that over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage, laden with industrial chemicals and trash, have inundated the Tijuana River

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Mexico to Install 450-Foot Trash Boom to Address Tijuana River Pollution: Report

Last December, the United States and Mexico signed an agreement aimed at curbing the pollution flowing into the Tijuana River, including infrastructure upgrades and other steps to contain the crisis.

Latin Times

U.S. And Mexico Sign Deal To Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis After Trump Calls It a 'Threat'

The U.S. and Mexico have signed an agreement to address the pollution caused by sewage flowing into the Tijuana river.

Latin Times

Pilot Project Using Bubbles To Clean Sewage From Tijuana River Scrapped Deemed a Failure

The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) acknowledged criticism of its project to clean up sewage and chemical contamination in the Tijuana River with "nano-bubbles" after it was swept away in a recent storm.

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U.S. And Mexico Signed Agreement With Specific Steps To Address Pollution From Tijuana River Sewage

The U.S. and Mexico have signed an agreement with specific takes aimed at cleaning up pollution from sewage poured in the Tijuana River crossing from the latter country to the former

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US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches

The Independent UK

California Lawmakers Request Trump Declare State Of Emergency Over Tijuana River Pollution

California lawmakers are asking President Donald Trump to declare a state of emergency over pollution of the Tijuana River

Latin Times

CDC To Return To Tijuana River Valley To Check Extent Of Contamination From Years Of Sewage Water

CDC personnel is set to return to the Tijuana River Valley to study the extent of contamination caused by sewage water dumped in the river

Latin Times

California Supervisor Slams Mexico Over Imminent Dump Of Sewage Water: 'It's Time For Federal Action'

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond said Mexico will "dump" 400 million gallons of sewage water into the Tijuana River next Monday

Latin Times

California Official Slams Biden's Refusal To Declare An Emergency For The Tijuana River Crisis

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre called the refusal "extremely concerning." She also took on California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Latin Times

The Southern California Cities That Have Declared a State Of Emergency to Combat The Tijuana River Crisis

Communities call for urgent action as pollution and health risks escalate across the region.

Latin Times

Workers in the Tijuana River Valley are reportedly leaving the area due to the persistent stench

Researchers recently found found dangerous levels of hydrogen cyanide in the area, leading them to stop their work there

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Researchers say they've now detected a poisonous substance in the Tijuana River Valley as crisis continues

Researchers from San Diego State University and UC-San Diego say they found dangerous levels of hydrogen cyanide. County authorities dispute the claim

Latin Times

California schools are now cancelling outdoor activities due to stench coming from Tijuana River

Researchers conducting studies in the Tijuana River Valley are also stopping their work due to the high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the area

Latin Times

California lawmakers announce legislation to fix the Tijuana River sewage crisis

The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act aims to address a situation that has led people to move out of the area

Latin Times

Critics of bridge being constructed over the Tijuana River call the project unnecessary

A study conducted in 2019 showed that there could be potential floods in Tijuana if CBP agents fail to open gates fast enough or in the event of a malfunction

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What is Goat Canyon? Millions of gallons of sewage seep into San Diego from just one spot in Tijuana

More than 14.5 billion gallons of untreated raw sewage have entered California from Mexico, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission

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